2026 NPPES data Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician NPI 1144210717 M.D.
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CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 357 beneficiaries · Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$14.0K
228 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 357 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $14.0K across 228 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. filed 4,197 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2005

NPI 1144210717

Primary specialty

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician

Niche

1,235 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,197 279% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,107

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician share within Louisiana

1. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1144210717. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2223 WORLEY DR, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301, with a listed phone of (318) 473-0773. NPI 1144210717 was issued on 10/25/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what UGOKWE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,197 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 357 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.7 million in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,235 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,107 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2223 WORLEY DR
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301

Provider Details

NPI 1144210717
Specialty Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/25/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
ALEXANDRIA, LA
CLHG-AVOYELLES LLC
MARKSVILLE, LA
HAWKEYE MEDICAL, LLC
MARKSVILLE, LA
RAPIDES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LLC
ALEXANDRIA, LA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$14.0K

Largest payer

UCB, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 4,197 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

4,197
Total Claims
$3.7M
Total Drug Cost
357
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,029
Total Day Supply
140,333
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$244K
Opioid Claims
18 (0.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 189, 65-74: 104, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Lamotrigine
324
Lacosamide
224
Gabapentin
217
Baclofen
216
Clonazepam
159
Levetiracetam
153
Donepezil Hcl
144
Fycompa
Perampanel
131
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
127
Memantine Hcl
118

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Overview

How CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. fits within the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician landscape nationally.

1,235
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
1,107
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D.'s 4,197 claims are above the specialty average of 1,107.

Nearby Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as UGOKWE.

Compare Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D.'s specialty?
CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. specializes in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician and practices in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. wrote 4,197 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.7M in drug costs for 357 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. located?
CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. is located at 2223 WORLEY DR, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301. Phone: (318) 473-0773.
What is CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144210717, issued on 10/25/2005.
Does CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.4M in brand drug costs.
Does CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,235 Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider writes 1,107 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Lacosamide, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,197 Part D claims and 357 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D.'s credentials?
CHARLES UGOKWE, M.D.'s NPI is 1144210717 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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