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DR. CHUKWUEMEKA OKAFOR M.D.
NPI 1053725713
Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since June 20, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224(412) 578-5323 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 19, 2022, Apr 7, 2021, Nov 3, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Chukwuemeka Okafor M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHUKWUEMEKA OKAFOR M.D. (NPI 1053725713) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD467933) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Monroeville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053725713
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHUKWUEMEKA OKAFORCredential: M.D.
Location Address4800 FRIENDSHIP AVEPittsburgh, PA 15224-1722
Mailing Address320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212-4756
Phone(412) 578-5323
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2022
✔ NPI 1053725713 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD467933
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedPain Medicine · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 208VP0000X · License MD467933 (PA)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13824 Northern Pike Ste 500Monroeville, PA 15146-2142 · Phone (412) 457-0401 · Fax (412) 457-0300

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Chukwuemeka Okafor M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8820335268
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221122001832
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Chukwuemeka Okafor reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Allegheny Clinic
Same address
Podiatrist
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE, 1ST FLOOR
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,881 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457667099 (412) 688-7580
Rwjbh Emergency Medicine Associates, LLC
286 mi
Emergency Medicine
3 EXECUTIVE DR, STE 400
Somerset, NJ 08873
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 1,557 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912510041 (732) 867-9618
Anesthesia Services Of Practice Associates, PA
289 mi
Anesthesiology
100 MADISON AVE
Morristown, NJ 07960
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982295812 (973) 971-5000
Rwjbh Observation Associates LLC
297 mi
Emergency Medicine
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
Livingston, NJ 07039
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 1,913 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760095806 (888) 724-7123
Parkway Anesthesia Associates LLC
314 mi
Anesthesiology
7600 RIVER RD
North Bergen, NJ 07047
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 464 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518319755 (732) 212-0060
Montefiore Medical Center
315 mi
Family Medicine
2633 BROADWAY
New York, NY 10025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 5,251 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760288278 (888) 663-6331
North American Partners In Anesthesia, Pennsylvania , LLC
344 mi
Anesthesiology
1305 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 300
Melville, NY 11747
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 928 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639137854 (516) 946-3000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
31 services20 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
29 services19 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
26 services26 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
14 services12 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Morristown Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Morristown, NJ
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310015
Location100 Madison AveMorristown, NJ 07960 · Morris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chilton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Pompton Plains, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310017
Location97 West ParkwayPompton Plains, NJ 07444 · Morris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Livingston, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310076
Location94 Old Short Hills RoadLivingston, NJ 07039 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.07
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RACHEL HEINTZ CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-5858
PAMELA ESTATICO RD, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-7177
KENNETH TODD PATRESS
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (800) 394-4445
SAMA RAHIMI
Pharmacist
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-4089
CHETNA CHOPRA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-5587
JAMIE HARTMAN
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE, SUITE 3950
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-1783
ROBIN L GREENSPAN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-1783
SUSAN MARY OTT CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 359-3030

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Chukwuemeka Okafor's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chukwuemeka Okafor is 1053725713. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2014.

Where is Chukwuemeka Okafor located?

Chukwuemeka Okafor practices at 4800 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. The listed phone number is (412) 578-5323.

What is Chukwuemeka Okafor's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Chukwuemeka Okafor enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chukwuemeka Okafor is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Chukwuemeka Okafor's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chukwuemeka Okafor reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Allegheny Clinic (Pittsburgh, PA), Rwjbh Emergency Medicine Associates, LLC (Somerset, NJ), Anesthesia Services Of Practice Associates, PA (Morristown, NJ), Rwjbh Observation Associates LLC (Livingston, NJ), Parkway Anesthesia Associates LLC (North Bergen, NJ) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Chukwuemeka Okafor's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Chukwuemeka Okafor affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chukwuemeka Okafor is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chukwuemeka Okafor was last updated on August 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.