Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ekong Uffort work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ekong Uffort at 3 hospitals: Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital and Methodist Hospitals of Memphis. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ekong Uffort see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Houston, TX and Germantown, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ekong Uffort's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Ekong Uffort accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ekong Uffort accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Ekong Uffort?
- (832) 295-9245, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ekong Uffort's NPI number?
- 1720240690. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ekong Uffort works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ekong Uffort at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake HospitalNassau Bay, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450709
- Mercy Health - Lourdes HospitalPaducah, KY · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 180102
- Methodist Hospitals of MemphisMemphis, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440049
Practice locations
Addresses where Ekong Uffort is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1050 Gemini St, Suite 202Houston, TX 77058 (832) 295‑9245
- 7705 Poplar Ave, Suite 310Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 516‑6300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ekong Uffort as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- UT Methodist Physicians LLC127 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720240690 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians