Dr. Ekong Uffort

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 17+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in San Antonio, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2007, having over 17 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bay Area Regional Medical Center, Llc, Dimmit Regional Hospital, Christus St John Hospital, Memorial Hermann Hospital System. Dr. Ekong Uffort also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southeast Surgical Associates Pa. Dr. Ekong Uffort accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (210) 333-7510 to request Dr. Ekong Uffort the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 8019 S New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, TX 78235-1020

Phone 1: (210) 333-7510

Fax: (210) 333-1912
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ekong Uffort
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4587802848
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 17 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Ekong Uffort attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2007.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1720240690
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 1, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Ekong Uffort

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ekong Uffort has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 17 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Affiliated Hospitals

Bay Area Regional Medical Center, Llc


Medical Group Practice

  • Southeast Surgical Associates Pa


Practice Locations

8019 S New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, TX 78235-1020
Phone: (210) 333-7510
Fax: (210) 333-1912
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, September 14, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, October 1, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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