2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1518027481 MD
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EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in PEORIA, Arizona. 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
89.2805/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.0K
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PEORIA, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 143 claims across 64 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.2805/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $3.0K across 21 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.2805 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/11/2006

NPI 1518027481

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

143 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

89.2805/100 6.180500000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Arizona

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.2805/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 89.2805/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.3%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 89.2805/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in PEORIA, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1518027481. 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.

EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 13760 N 93RD AVE STE 203, PEORIA, AZ, 85381, with a listed phone of (602) 714-6970. NPI 1518027481 was issued on 12/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what UGHWANOGHO 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 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.9%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.2805/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5609), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

13760 N 93RD AVE STE 203
PEORIA, AZ 85381

Provider Details

NPI 1518027481
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/11/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.2805
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.5609
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD 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.

CAMELBACK SPINE CARE PLLC
PHOENIX, AZ

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 EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.0K

Largest payer

Globus Medical, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

143
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
145
Total Day Supply
2,611
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
47 (32.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
55
Tramadol Hcl
23
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
14

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD's 143 claims are below the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD's specialty?
EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in PEORIA, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
What is EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD's Medicare quality score?
EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.2805/100 (Quality: 78.5609). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD located?
EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD is located at 13760 N 93RD AVE STE 203, PEORIA, AZ, 85381. Phone: (602) 714-6970.
What is EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD's NPI number?
EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518027481, issued on 12/11/2006.
Does EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.9%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD accept Medicare?
EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD's credentials?
EJOVI UGHWANOGHO, MD's NPI is 1518027481 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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