Dr. Ekong Uffort
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 14 years
- Graduated from: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
- Graduation year: 2007
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1720240690
Dr. Ekong Uffort M.D.
Surgeon
He is located at 7705 Poplar Avenue Suite 310 in Germantown, TN 38138. Can help patients with the following: Anal Fissure, Brain Aneurysm, Colon Cancer, Coronavirus, Pancreatitis, Sebaceous Cyst. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720240690. Appointment can be made via the phone number (901) 516-6300. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Ekong Uffort, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Ekong Uffort.
- Achalasia
- Acute Pain
- Altitude Sickness
- Anal Fissure
- Angina
- Appendicitis
- Boils
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Broken Bone
- Bruises
- Cancer
- Choking
- Colon Cancer
- Common Cold
- Coronavirus
- Costochondritis
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Diverticulosis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Febrile Seizure
- Fever
- Frostbite
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hematoma
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Influenza
- Insect Stings
- Laceration
- Lymphedema
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Prescription Refill
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Whiplash
Procedures Performed by Dr. Ekong Uffort
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ekong Uffort as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Ekong Uffort is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Ekong Uffort is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery .
Bills through: Jackson County Hospital District
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Acell | $3148 |
| Davol | $1555 |
| TEI Medical | $128 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $3865 |
| Food and Beverage | $1342 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
Graduated in 2007Additional Specialities
- Emergency Physician
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Ekong Uffort have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Ekong Uffort is affiliated with Care MSO. For the full list of practices see this list.
Has Dr. Ekong Uffort affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Ekong Uffort is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Ekong Uffort accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?
Yes, Dr. Ekong Uffort is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Ekong Uffort treat?
Dr. Ekong Uffort provides treatment for Anal Fissure, Brain Aneurysm, Colon Cancer, Coronavirus, Pancreatitis, Sebaceous Cyst. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Ekong Uffort?
Dr. Ekong Uffort's office is located at 7705 Poplar Avenue Suite 310 in Germantown, TN 38138.