DR. CHUKWUEMEKA OKAFOR M.D.
Prescription History 1053725713
Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA
What does Dr. Okafor prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Okafor wrote 196 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 55 prescriptions for 16 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Okafor prescribes.
Medications 6 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Okafor wrote 55 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $13.83 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Okafor wrote 36 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $31.85 per fill, versus $6.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Okafor wrote 34 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 86% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $33.34 per fill, versus $26.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Okafor wrote 33 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 80% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $11.90 per fill, versus $26.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Okafor wrote 26 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.66 per fill, versus $12.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Okafor wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $19.01 per fill, versus $16.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Okafor’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Okafor prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Okafor's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (55), Tramadol Hcl (36) and Celecoxib (34).
How does Dr. Okafor's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Okafor prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Okafor prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Pennsylvania prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
