DR. IKECHUKWU IFEANYI OKAFO MD
NPI 1295264182
Anesthesiology in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Ikechukwu Okafo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ikechukwu Okafo is 1295264182. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2017.

Q: What is Ikechukwu Okafo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ikechukwu Okafo was last updated on April 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since June 05, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.08/100

CMS Quality Rating

5145 N CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625(773) 293-5486(773) 989-1639 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 27, 2026, Feb 13, 2023, Apr 27, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Ikechukwu Ifeanyi Okafo Md NPPES

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

DR. IKECHUKWU IFEANYI OKAFO MD (NPI 1295264182) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036158361) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295264182

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. IKECHUKWU IFEANYI OKAFOCredential: MD

Location Address5145 N CALIFORNIA AVEChicago, IL 60625-3661

Mailing Address5145 N California AveChicago, IL 60625-3661 · (773) 293-5486 · Fax (773) 989-1639

Phone(773) 293-5486

Fax(773) 989-1639

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateJune 5, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateApril 27, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 27, 2026

✔ NPI 1295264182 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036158361

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

5145 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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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. Ikechukwu Ifeanyi Okafo 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 ID5890050744

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220308001692, I20250613002815

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 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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

44 services44 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

42 services42 patients

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

20 services18 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Carle Foundation Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Urbana, IL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140091

Location611 West Park StreetUrbana, IL 61801 · Champaign County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

John H Stroger Jr Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number140124

Location1901 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Community Hospital 1

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington Heights, IL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140252

Location800 W Central RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids

Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar Rapids, IA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number160079

Location701 10th Street SECedar Rapids, IA 52403 · Linn County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.08/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.79

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

IVAN ZRANTCHEV MD

Emergency Medicine

5145 N CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 878-8200

AMC ANESTHESIA LTD

Anesthesiology

5145 N CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 878-8200

GLORIA NEZIANYA APN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner

5145 N CALIFORNIA AVE, STE M276
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 878-8200

DR. SINAMIS IDREI MD

Internal Medicine

5145 N CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 787-8200

KAYLA ARLENE BALOUSEK MD

Emergency Medicine

5145 N CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 878-8200

JULIE I FRITZ PA

Physician Assistant

5145 N CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 989-3800

DR. ARTEMIS KHOJASTEH M.D.

Emergency Medicine

5145 N CALIFORNIA AVE, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 878-8200

WILMER FERNANDO DAVILA M.D.

Anesthesiology

5145 N CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 293-5486

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 Ikechukwu Okafo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ikechukwu Okafo is 1295264182. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2017.

Where is Ikechukwu Okafo located?

Ikechukwu Okafo practices at 5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. The listed phone number is (773) 293-5486.

What is Ikechukwu Okafo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Ikechukwu Okafo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ikechukwu Okafo 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 Ikechukwu Okafo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ikechukwu Okafo is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital, John H Stroger Jr Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital 1 and Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ikechukwu Okafo was last updated on April 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.