Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Uchechukwu Ogu, M.D.

Plastic Surgery · Sugar Land, TX
Low-engagement
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY, Sugar Land, TX 77479
2812747000
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1588898043 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ogu from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ogu

Dr. Uchechukwu Ogu is a plastic surgery specialist in Sugar Land, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ogu received a total of $1,596 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ogu is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 16 years in practice $1,596 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,596
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $266/year across 6 years
Bottom 38% in TX for plastic surgery
17
Companies
23
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,506 (94.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$90 (5.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$230
2023
$322
2022
$189
2021
$65
2020
$200
2018
$591

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Allergan Inc.
$241
Tepha Inc
$220
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$161
Medtronic, Inc.
$156
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$147
DAVOL INC.
$130
ABBVIE INC.
$119
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$78
Mentor Worldwide LLC
$60
Davol Inc.
$57
TELA Bio, Inc.
$48
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$44
KCI USA, Inc.
$41
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$31
Misonix Inc
$25
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$21
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLODERM · DAXXIFY · Exparel · GalaFLEX · Integra · LAPRO-CLIP · MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer · NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS · OMNIGRAFT · OviTex 2S · PHASIX · Phasix Mesh · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · Stravix · V-LOC 180 · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Plastic surgerists within 10 mi
110
Per 100K population
12.8
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data — No data N/A
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Ogu is a plastic surgery specialist, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Ogu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ogu received a total of $1,596 from 17 companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Ogu) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →