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Neurology

Nnamdi Uhegwu, MD

Works at hospitals in Slayton, MN · Canby, MN · Aberdeen, SD … · Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa

Summary

Dr. Nnamdi Uhegwu, MD is a neurologist at 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Phone: (605) 312-2200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nnamdi Uhegwu had 398 Original Medicare patients and 817 services. NPI 1861809717. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nnamdi Uhegwu, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Nnamdi Uhegwu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nnamdi Uhegwu 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 Nnamdi Uhegwu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 398 Original Medicare patients and 817 services for Nnamdi Uhegwu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nnamdi Uhegwu's NPI number?
1861809717. 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 Nnamdi Uhegwu, 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 patients398
Services billed to Medicare817
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)199 services
  2. Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)129 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)118 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)89 services
  5. Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study (95885)44 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 cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Anxiety32%
  • Depression31%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%

Hospitals where Nnamdi Uhegwu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nnamdi Uhegwu 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nnamdi Uhegwu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nnamdi Uhegwu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Sanford Medical Center857 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Neurology doctors in South Dakota →

Other neurologists in Sioux Falls

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sioux Falls, SD — not a recommendation.

All neurologists in Sioux Falls →

Other clinicians in Sanford Medical Center

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861809717
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians