DR. CHIKA NWANDO OKAFOR M.D.
NPI 1225101447
Internal Medicine in Charleston, SC
About Dr. Chika Nwando Okafor M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHIKA NWANDO OKAFOR M.D. (NPI 1225101447) is an individual internal medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (2008-01220) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Secondary Practice Locations 4
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
Dr. Chika Nwando 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Fayetteville, NCPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
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 Chika Okafor's NPI number?
The NPI number for Chika Okafor is 1225101447. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2006.
Where is Chika Okafor located?
Chika Okafor practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-2731.
What is Chika Okafor's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Chika Okafor enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Chika 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.
What insurance does Chika Okafor accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Chika Okafor 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 Chika Okafor affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Chika Okafor is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Chika Okafor was last updated on July 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
