1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Texas
  4. Houston
  5. Family Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

NZUBE C OKONKWO M.D
NPI 1154708022
Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 29, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
17070 RED OAK DR STE 403, HOUSTON, TX 77090(281) 836-5691(281) 836-5692 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 24, 2022, Aug 28, 2019, Aug 20, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Nzube C Okonkwo M.d NPPES

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

NZUBE C OKONKWO M.D (NPI 1154708022) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T4811) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154708022
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QG0300X
Provider Legal NameNZUBE C OKONKWOCredential: M.D
Location Address17070 RED OAK DR STE 403Houston, TX 77090-2609
Mailing Address17070 Red Oak Dr Ste 403Houston, TX 77090-2609 · (281) 836-5691 · Fax (281) 836-5692
Phone(281) 836-5691
Fax(281) 836-5692
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 29, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1154708022 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QG0300X
License✔ Licensed in TX · T4811
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 62790 (MN)
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Adult MedicineTaxonomy 207QA0505X · License 35061 (OK)
17070 RED OAK DR STE 403, Houston, TX 77090
Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1901 N Porter AveNorman, OK 73071 · Phone (405) 307-1000
Location 2710 Cypress Creek PkwyHouston, TX 77090-3402 · Phone (281) 440-1000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1154708022MN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health.Insurance ›

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

Nzube C Okonkwo 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 ID5991001471
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190920000318, I20220726001489
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Nzube Okonkwo reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Okons & o Medical Services PLLC
Same address
Geriatric Medicine
17070 RED OAK DR STE 403
Houston, TX 77090
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oklahoma and Texas enrollments
NPI 1003535881 (281) 836-5691
Ucp Physicians Of Central Texas, PLLC
140 mi
Urgent Care
900 N AUSTIN AVE, STE 105
Georgetown, TX 78626
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 241 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922289412 (512) 930-7828
Hospital Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC
191 mi
Hospitalist
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 681 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881392363 (210) 575-4000
Norman Regional Providers Specialty Care
380 mi
Surgery
3500 HEALTHPLEX PKWY STE 200
Norman, OK 73072
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oklahoma enrollment
  • 218 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548513773 (405) 515-2222
Tulsa Emergency Medical Center Inc
421 mi
Urgent Care
2929 S GARNETT RD
Tulsa, OK 74129
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oklahoma enrollment
  • 104 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063479087 (918) 665-1520

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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
172 services77 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
148 services68 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
72 services71 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.
69 services28 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
44 services41 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450638
Location710 Cypress Creek ParkwayHouston, TX 77090 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77090 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers43 claims43 services$14.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers38 claims38 services$881.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers44 claims44 services$62.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$16.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

OKONS&O MEDICAL SERVICES PLLC
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
17070 RED OAK DR STE 403
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 836-5691
RAMANDEEP KAUR FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
17070 RED OAK DR STE 403
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (713) 377-1369

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 Nzube Okonkwo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nzube Okonkwo is 1154708022. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2015.

Where is Nzube Okonkwo located?

Nzube Okonkwo practices at 17070 Red Oak Dr Ste 403, Houston, TX 77090. The listed phone number is (281) 836-5691.

What is Nzube Okonkwo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QG0300X.

Is Nzube Okonkwo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nzube Okonkwo 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 Nzube Okonkwo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nzube Okonkwo reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Okons & o Medical Services PLLC (Houston, TX), Ucp Physicians Of Central Texas, PLLC (Georgetown, TX), Hospital Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Norman Regional Providers Specialty Care (Norman, OK) and Tulsa Emergency Medical Center Inc (Tulsa, OK). 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 Nzube Okonkwo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nzube Okonkwo accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Harbor Health list Nzube Okonkwo as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Nzube Okonkwo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nzube Okonkwo is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nzube Okonkwo was last updated on March 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.