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Dr. Uwem Ben Ekwo
Dr. Uwem B. Ekwo
Last updated: Apr 19, 2019

Dr. Uwem B. Ekwo

  • Gender: Male
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1417510942

Dr. Uwem B. Ekwo MD

Family Physician

He is located at Northeast Ia Family Medicine Residency Program 2055 Kimball Ave. Ste. 101 in Waterloo, IA 50702. Can help patients with the following: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Influenza, Migraine, Obesity, Osteoarthritis (OA), Prenatal Care. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417510942. Appointment can be made via the phone number (319) 272-2112.

Conditions treated

Dr. Uwem Ben Ekwo, being an family physician, 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. Uwem B. Ekwo.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Aging In Place
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Infant Care
  • Influenza
  • Migraine
  • Mold Exposure
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prescription Refill
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Women's Health

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Uwem B. Ekwo as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Medica

Network data as of Jun 23, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 18 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Inspire by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Network Not accepting new patients
Wellmark Bronze Standard | UnityPoint Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network Not accepting new patients
Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Network Not accepting new patients
Wellmark Gold Primary Care | UnityPoint Health HMO · Gold Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network Not accepting new patients
Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO HMO · Gold Wellmark Blue HMO Network Not accepting new patients
Wellmark Silver Primary Care | UnityPoint Health HMO · Silver Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network Not accepting new patients
Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO HMO · Silver Wellmark Blue HMO Network Not accepting new patients
Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Network Not accepting new patients
Wellmark Standard Gold HMO HMO · Gold Wellmark Blue HMO Network Not accepting new patients
Wellmark Standard Silver HMO HMO · Silver Wellmark Blue HMO Network Not 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. Uwem B. Ekwo is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Uwem B. Ekwo is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .

Bills through: Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

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.

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Uwem Ben Ekwo accept insurance?

Dr. Uwem Ben Ekwo is listed in-network for 28 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Medica, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Uwem Ben Ekwo treat?

Dr. Uwem Ben Ekwo provides treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Influenza, Migraine, Obesity, Osteoarthritis (OA), Prenatal Care. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Uwem Ben Ekwo?

Dr. Uwem Ben Ekwo's office is located at Northeast Ia Family Medicine Residency Program 2055 Kimball Ave. Ste. 101 in Waterloo, IA 50702.