DR. JUSTIN OBIE OKONS M.D.
NPI 1255864724
Emergency Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since April 11, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2001 TULANE AVE, D&T 2ND FLOOR SUITE 2720, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 702-2287(504) 702-2500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 1, 2020, Apr 11, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Justin Obie Okons M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JUSTIN OBIE OKONS M.D. (NPI 1255864724) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (321857) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255864724
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JUSTIN OBIE OKONSCredential: M.D.
Location Address2001 TULANE AVE, D&T 2ND FLOOR SUITE 2720New Orleans, LA 70112-2249
Mailing Address2001 Tulane Ave, D&t 2nd Floor Suite 2720New Orleans, LA 70112-2249 · (504) 702-2287 · Fax (504) 702-2500
Fax(504) 702-2500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2020
✔ NPI 1255864724 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 321857
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2001 TULANE AVE, New Orleans, LA 70112

Accepted 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

Dr. Justin Obie Okons 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 ID2365872934
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200422001290
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

11

Medicare enrollment records show Justin Okons reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
2000 CANAL ST
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1401 FOUCHER ST
New Orleans, LA 70115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 112 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
200 HENRY CLAY AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 220 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medical Services
2450 SEVERN AVE STE 205
Metairie, LA 70001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 176 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
3908 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, SUITE 5
Metairie, LA 70002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 209 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
95 E FAIRWAY DR
Covington, LA 70433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
8166 MAIN ST
Houma, LA 70360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1831033299 (Louisiana)
  • 168 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
210 CHAMPAGNE BLVD
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 69 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
5000 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY BLDG 15
Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 114 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1634 ELTON RD
Jennings, LA 70546
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 76 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
171 services163 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
156 services149 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
21 services21 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish

Acute Care Hospitals · Houma, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190008
Location8166 Main StreetHouma, LA 70360 · Terrebonne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner St Martin Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Breaux Bridge, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number191302
Location210 Champagne BoulevardBreaux Bridge, LA 70517 · St. Martin County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

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.

Emergency Medicine
2001 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Emergency Medicine
2001 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Emergency Medicine
2001 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Emergency Medicine
2001 TULANE AVE, D&T 2ND FLOOR - SUITE 2720
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Emergency Medicine
2001 TULANE AVE, D&T 2ND FLOOR SUITE 2720
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Emergency Medicine
2001 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2001 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Emergency Medicine
2001 TULANE AVE, D & T, 2ND FLOOR, SUITE 2720
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

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 Justin Okons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Justin Okons is 1255864724. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2017.

Where is Justin Okons located?

Justin Okons practices at 2001 Tulane Ave D&t 2nd Floor Suite 2720, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 702-2287.

What is Justin Okons's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Justin Okons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Justin Okons 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 Justin Okons's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Justin Okons reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty (New Orleans, LA), Foucher Emergency Group LLC (New Orleans, LA), Children's Hospital (New Orleans, LA), C & M Medical Services, Inc. (Metairie, LA), Rapid Urgent Care, Inc (Metairie, LA) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Justin Okons's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Justin Okons accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Justin Okons 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 Justin Okons affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Justin Okons is affiliated with Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish and Ochsner St Martin Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Justin Okons was last updated on July 1, 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.