UGOCHI LAUREL OBIH M.D.
NPI 1932595311
Hospitalist in The Woodlands, TX

Q: What is Ugochi Obih's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ugochi Obih is 1932595311. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2015.

Q: What is Ugochi Obih's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ugochi Obih was last updated on October 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since April 12, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

17201 INTERSTATE 45 S, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385(936) 270-2099(713) 790-8703 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 19, 2024, Mar 26, 2020, Feb 6, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Ugochi Laurel Obih M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

UGOCHI LAUREL OBIH M.D. (NPI 1932595311) is an individual hospitalist provider in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (S2860) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932595311

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameUGOCHI LAUREL OBIHCredential: M.D.

Location Address17201 INTERSTATE 45 SThe Woodlands, TX 77385-3311

Mailing Address17201 Interstate 45 SThe Woodlands, TX 77385-3311 · (936) 270-2099 · Fax (713) 790-8703

Phone(936) 270-2099

Fax(713) 790-8703

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateApril 12, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 30, 2024

✔ NPI 1932595311 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · S2860

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

17201 INTERSTATE 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77385

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ugochi Laurel Obih M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2163724378

PECOS Enrollment IDI20191030001148

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

258 services115 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

63 services61 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670122

Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77385 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers24 claims24 services$15.17 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers42 claims42 services$67.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. SAJEEV SRIDHAR MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385

Montgomery County (936) 270-2000

MR. ALBERT LEE DEDMON JR. APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385

Montgomery County (936) 270-2006

MONICA JEANNE ARNELL

Hospitalist

17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385

Montgomery County (936) 270-2099

DR. KRISTOPHER MICHAEL STONE

Anesthesiology

17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385

Montgomery County (972) 233-1999

DR. AHMED R KARIM M.D.

Hospitalist

17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385

Montgomery County (936) 270-2099

DR. KEROLLOS SHAKER MD

Emergency Medicine

17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385

Montgomery County (936) 270-2000

SHAKER EMERGENCY SPECIALISTS, PLLC

Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)

17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385

Montgomery County (936) 270-2000

KANISHKA V CHELIKANI

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385

Montgomery County (936) 290-1321

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ugochi Obih's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ugochi Obih is 1932595311. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2015.

Where is Ugochi Obih located?

Ugochi Obih practices at 17201 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77385. The listed phone number is (936) 270-2099.

What is Ugochi Obih's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ugochi Obih enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ugochi Obih is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ugochi Obih accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Ugochi Obih as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Ugochi Obih affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ugochi Obih is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ugochi Obih was last updated on October 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.