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CHRIS OKORIEOCHA MD
NPI 1184298945
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since May 17, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
118 KNOX WAY, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516(984) 205-4603(984) 215-5942 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Chris Okorieocha Md NPPES

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

CHRIS OKORIEOCHA MD (NPI 1184298945) is an individual student in an organized health care education/training program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (OKOR-3IDRUT) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184298945
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy390200000X
Provider Legal NameCHRIS OKORIEOCHACredential: MD
Location Address118 KNOX WAYChapel Hill, NC 27516-6610
Mailing AddressPediatric Education Office Campus Box 7593Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001 · (919) 966-3172 · Fax (919) 966-8419
Phone(984) 205-4603
Fax(984) 215-5942
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 17, 2021
✔ NPI 1184298945 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
Taxonomy Code390200000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · OKOR-3IDRUT
Definition
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
118 KNOX WAY, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Chris Okorieocha 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 ID9830595347
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251113000410
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Chris Okorieocha reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Duke University Health System, Inc.
11 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ERWIN RD
Durham, NC 27710
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,482 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558392977 (919) 684-8111

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Duke Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340155
Location3643 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DEASIA SYTEENA WITHERSPOON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
118 KNOX WAY
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
Orange County (984) 215-5900
ANNA KENAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
118 KNOX WAY
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
Orange County (984) 215-5900
HEATHER ASHLEY VICTORIA SWAIN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
118 KNOX WAY
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
Orange County (984) 215-5900
DEEPTHI GOWRISHANKAR
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
118 KNOX WAY
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
Orange County (984) 215-5942
ASHLEY NICOLE LOUPE
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
118 KNOX WAY
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
Orange County (984) 215-5900
MEGAN FITZPATRICK HOPPENS MD
Pediatrics
118 KNOX WAY
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
Orange County (984) 215-5900
CAROLINE REPETTI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
118 KNOX WAY
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
Orange County (984) 215-5900
KATLYN LEE BUTTENFIELD
Dietitian, Registered
118 KNOX WAY
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
Orange County (984) 215-5900

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 Chris Okorieocha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Okorieocha is 1184298945. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2021.

Where is Chris Okorieocha located?

Chris Okorieocha practices at 118 Knox Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. The listed phone number is (984) 205-4603.

What is Chris Okorieocha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program with taxonomy code 390200000X.

Is Chris Okorieocha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chris Okorieocha 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 organization bills Medicare for Chris Okorieocha's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chris Okorieocha reassigns Medicare benefits to Duke University Health System, Inc. (Durham, NC). The 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 Chris Okorieocha's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chris Okorieocha accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Chris Okorieocha 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 Chris Okorieocha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chris Okorieocha is affiliated with Duke Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chris Okorieocha was last updated on May 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.