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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Chukwuemeka Okafor's specialty?

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

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: August 09, 2026.

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

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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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

19 services13 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

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

Quality

85.07

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

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 3 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.