EKONG UFFORT M.D. – NPI #1720240690
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

EKONG UFFORT is a surgeon located in GERMANTOWN, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720240690 to EKONG UFFORT on July 01, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 27, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for EKONG UFFORT below.

NPI Profile for
EKONG UFFORT

NPI Number
1720240690
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EKONG UFFORT
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7705 POPLAR AVE STE 310
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138-3930
Phone: (901) 516-6300 Fax: (901) 516-6350
1 Other location(s):
1050 Gemini St Ste 202
Houston, TX 77058-2706
Phone: (832) 295-9245
Fax: (832) 995-0335
Mailing address
1211 UNION AVE STE 330
MEMPHIS, TN 38104-6655
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 27, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
TN 70682
208D00000X
- General Practice
TX Q4323

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON - Graduated 2008
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
EKONG UFFORT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HARLAN ARH HOSPITAL
      81 BALL PARK ROAD
      HARLAN, KY 40831
    • HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL
      18300 HOUSTON METHODIST DR
      NASSAU BAY, TX 77058
    • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON
      301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
      GALVESTON, TX 77555

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