Surgeon profile
Steven Ugbarugba, MD
Gastroenterology · Houston, TX 77065NPI 1417069246
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
359 Medicare cases/yr
335 patients
5 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD) with Biopsy CPT 43239 | 178 | ▲ +17% | 164 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy CPT 45380 | 77 | ▲ +35% | 75 |
| Colonoscopy with Polypectomy (Snare) CPT 45385 | 39 | ▲ +22% | 39 |
| PEG Feeding Tube Placement CPT 43246 | 37 | ▲ +16% | 32 |
| ERCP with Stent Placement CPT 43274 | 28 | new | 25 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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