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CHUKUEKE TOBENNA OKEZIE M.D.
NPI 1235177437
Orthopaedic Surgery in Paramus, NJ

Active since June 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
351 EVELYN ST, 3RD FLOOR, PARAMUS, NJ 07652(201) 265-3111(201) 265-3117 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Chukueke Tobenna Okezie M.d. NPPES

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

CHUKUEKE TOBENNA OKEZIE M.D. (NPI 1235177437) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Paramus, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA06793200) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Valley Hospital, and is a graduate of Yale University School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235177437
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameCHUKUEKE TOBENNA OKEZIECredential: M.D.
Location Address351 EVELYN ST, 3RD FLOORParamus, NJ 07652-2901
Mailing AddressPo Box 1732Paramus, NJ 07653-1732 · (201) 265-3111 · Fax (201) 265-3117
Phone(201) 265-3111
Fax(201) 265-3117
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1235177437 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA06793200
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X · License MA67932 (NJ)
351 EVELYN ST, Paramus, NJ 07652
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Tobenna Okezie M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7720106NJ

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Chukueke Tobenna Okezie 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 ID3375696248
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090727000068
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

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Paramus, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310012
Location4 Valley Health PlazaParamus, NJ 07652 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Paterson, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number310019
Location703 Main StPaterson, NJ 07503 · Passaic County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07652 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

DR. ERIKA JANELLE DONOVAN D.M.D.
Dentist (General Practice)
351 EVELYN ST
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 261-7645
MRS. AMY ELIZABETH HERSCHELL LSW
Social Worker
351 EVELYN ST
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (973) 567-2194
SHERWOOD BAXTMDPA
Plastic Surgery
351 EVELYN ST, 2ND FLOOR
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 265-1300
JONATHAN DAVID CARR
Ophthalmology
351 EVELYN ST, STE. 301
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 634-1444
DR. RUTVI DESAI SHAH O.D.
Optometrist
351 EVELYN ST
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 634-1444
MS. GABRIELLE J PEREZ LSW
Social Worker
351 EVELYN ST
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 977-2889
REBECCA D BAXT MD
Dermatology
351 EVELYN ST
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 265-1300
SAIDA BAXT MD
Dermatology
351 EVELYN ST
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 265-1300

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 Chukueke Okezie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chukueke Okezie is 1235177437. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006. The provider is also known as Tobenna Okezie M.D..

Where is Chukueke Okezie located?

Chukueke Okezie practices at 351 Evelyn St 3rd Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652. The listed phone number is (201) 265-3111.

What is Chukueke Okezie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Chukueke Okezie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chukueke Okezie 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.

Is Chukueke Okezie affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chukueke Okezie is affiliated with Valley Hospital and St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chukueke Okezie was last updated on October 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.