Quick answers
- Does Ugonna N. Ihekweazu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ugonna N. Ihekweazu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ugonna N. Ihekweazu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 389 Original Medicare patients and 3,016 services for Ugonna N. Ihekweazu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ugonna N. Ihekweazu's NPI number?
- 1841558129. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ugonna N. Ihekweazu, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 389 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,016 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,123 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)276 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)262 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)212 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)204 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Anxiety28%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where Ugonna N. Ihekweazu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ugonna N. Ihekweazu at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands HospitalThe Woodlands, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 670122
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450844
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450068
- Texas Orthopedic HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450804
Practice locations
Addresses where Ugonna N. Ihekweazu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18220 Tomball Pkwy, Suite 330Houston, TX 77070 (281) 807‑4380
- 7401 Main StHouston, TX 77030 (713) 799‑2300
- 8008 Ashlane Way, Suite 120Spring, TX 77382 (281) 914‑4679
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ugonna N. Ihekweazu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ortholonestar PLLC428 clinicians in the group
- Post Therapy LLC29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ortholonestar PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841558129 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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