Charles C. Ugokwe, M.D.
NPI 1144210717ActiveIndividual· Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology· Alexandria, LA
Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology (M.D.) in Alexandria, Louisiana, trained at Tulane University School of Medicine (class of 1987). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $5,203,351 for 4,788 claims, against $105,786 paid for services in 2024. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. was the largest of 24 companies reporting payments in 2025, $2,828 in all, mostly food and beverage.
Overview
| NPI | 1144210717 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Sep 5, 2017 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology Primary | 2084N0400X | 13814R | LA |
| Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM | 204D00000X | 13814R | LA |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Neurology (LA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 430 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 1,303 across 30 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $105,786 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 4,788 · 5,803 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 378 |
| Total drug cost | $5,203,351 |
| Generic share | 74% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | Tulane University School of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Medicare specialty | Neurology |
Medical groups
- Christus Health Central LouisianaAlexandria, LA · 45 clinicians
- Clhg-Avoyelles LLCMarksville, LA · 39 clinicians
- Hawkeye Medical, LLCMarksville, LA · 31 clinicians
- Rapides Healthcare System LLCAlexandria, LA · 9 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Avoyelles HospitalMarksville, LA
- Christus St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LA
- Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LA
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$2,828 · 105 payments from 24 companies
- 2024$13,968 · 228 payments from 35 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | $404.98 | 13 |
| Biogen, Inc. | $321.00 | 11 |
| Ucb, Inc. | $308.34 | 13 |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. | $290.85 | 15 |
| Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. | $266.53 | 7 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Food and Beverage$2,397 · 101 payments
- Education$280.48 · 3 payments
- Consulting Fee$150.00 · 1 payment
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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