Physician Profile
Ugochukwu N. Okereke, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Okereke
Ugochukwu N. Okereke, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sumter, SC specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Ugochukwu provided 3,191 services to 2,002 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of antibody (ige) to allergic substance, crude allergen extract, each, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals. This provider record is associated with NPI 1942227749.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (803) 774-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
325 W LIBERTY ST
Sumter, SC 29150
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,191 services · 2,002 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
181 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
49 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
116 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
100 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
93 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
65 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
60 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | Treatment | 93975 |
50 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
46 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Measurement of antibody (ige) to allergic substance, crude allergen extract, each | Lab test | 86003 |
792 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Sumter 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ugochukwu N. Okereke?
Ugochukwu N. Okereke is an internist in Sumter, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Ugochukwu N. Okereke's address?
Ugochukwu N. Okereke is listed at 325 W Liberty St, Sumter, SC 29150. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ugochukwu N. Okereke?
The number on file is (803) 774-7000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ugochukwu N. Okereke?
Ugochukwu N. Okereke's National Provider Identifier is 1942227749. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Ugochukwu N. Okereke train?
Ugochukwu N. Okereke attended Other, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ugochukwu N. Okereke have?
Ugochukwu N. Okereke has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ugochukwu N. Okereke perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ugochukwu N. Okereke performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ugochukwu N. Okereke's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ugochukwu N. Okereke. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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