FORD BEN-OKOLI MD
NPI 1184144776
Family Medicine in Texas City, TX

Active since June 23, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.96/100
CMS Quality Rating
10121 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY, TEXAS CITY, TX 77591(409) 986-9686(409) 986-7890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2020, Jun 23, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ford Ben-okoli Md NPPES

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

FORD BEN-OKOLI MD (NPI 1184144776) is an individual family medicine provider in Texas City, Texas, licensed in Texas (S5557) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184144776
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameFORD BEN-OKOLICredential: MD
Location Address10121 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPYTexas City, TX 77591-2286
Mailing Address10121 Emmett F Lowry ExpyTexas City, TX 77591-2286 · (409) 986-9686 · Fax (409) 986-7890
Fax(409) 986-7890
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2020
NPI 1184144776 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in TX · S5557
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
10121 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY, Texas City, TX 77591

Accepted Insurance

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

Ford Ben-okoli Md 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 ID5092134270
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201008000503
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 3

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 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.
170 services92 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
80 services47 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77591 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
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

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.

74.96/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.77
Promoting Interoperability94
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.75

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
10121 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngic Allergy)
10121 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
10121 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Family Medicine
10121 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Family Medicine
10121 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Family Medicine
10121 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
10121 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Family Medicine
10121 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591

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 Ford Ben-okoli's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ford Ben-okoli is 1184144776. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2017.

Where is Ford Ben-okoli located?

Ford Ben-okoli practices at 10121 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX 77591. The listed phone number is (409) 986-9686.

What is Ford Ben-okoli's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ford Ben-okoli enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ford Ben-okoli 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.

What insurance does Ford Ben-okoli accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Ford Ben-okoli 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 Ford Ben-okoli affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ford Ben-okoli is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ford Ben-okoli was last updated on June 24, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.