DR. ISIDORE CHIMEZIE OKERE MD
NPI 1326259078
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Bangor, ME

Active since May 24, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 NORTHEAST DR, BANGOR, ME 04401(207) 275-3800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 2, 2021, Nov 4, 2020, Jun 1, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere Md NPPES

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

DR. ISIDORE CHIMEZIE OKERE MD (NPI 1326259078) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Bangor, Maine, licensed in Maine (MD20301) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northern Light A R Gould Hospital, and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326259078
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ISIDORE CHIMEZIE OKERECredential: MD
Location Address1 NORTHEAST DRBangor, ME 04401-4332
Mailing Address43 Whiting Hill Rd Ste 300Brewer, ME 04412-1006 · (207) 973-5035
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2021
✔ NPI 1326259078 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ME · MD20301✔ Licensed in OH · 35-120399
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 57.011424 (OH), 38355 (IA)
1 NORTHEAST DR, Bangor, ME 04401

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1326259078IA

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. Isidore Chimezie Okere 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 ID5294918462
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140915002000
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

8

Medicare enrollment records show Isidore Okere reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Psychiatric Hospital
268 STILLWATER AVENUE
Bangor, ME 04401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 348 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
489 STATE ST
Bangor, ME 04401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 788 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
447 N MAIN ST
Pittsfield, ME 04967
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 140 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
50 UNION ST
Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 174 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
897 W MAIN ST
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 146 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
57 WATER STREET
Blue Hill, ME 04614
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
7 TRANSALPINE RD
Lincoln, ME 04457
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
364 PRITHAM AVE
Greenville, ME 04441
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 105 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 12

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
319 services270 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
103 services101 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
100 services87 patients
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
85 services81 patients
Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 93458
This procedure involves placing a tube into your left lower heart chamber and coronary artery. It helps doctors diagnose heart conditions by allowing them to view these areas in detail. A radiologist will review the images to ensure accurate diagnosis.
32 services32 patients
Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch 92928
This procedure involves placing a small, mesh tube (stent) in your coronary artery to keep it open. A balloon is used to expand the stent and artery, improving blood flow to your heart. It's typically done for a single artery or branch.
31 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Northern Light A R Gould Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Presque Isle, ME
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200018
LocationPO Box 151Presque Isle, ME 04769 · Aroostook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bangor, ME
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200033
Location489 State StreetBangor, ME 04401 · Penobscot County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Millinocket Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Millinocket, ME
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number201307
Location200 Somerset StreetMillinocket, ME 04462 · Penobscot County
Emergency services

Northern Light Mayo Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Dover Foxcroft, ME
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number201309
Location897 West Main StreetDover Foxcroft, ME 04426 · Piscataquis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Down East Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Machias, ME
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number201311
Location11 Hospital DriveMachias, ME 04654 · Washington County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04401 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
$123.23 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $30.80 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.74 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $16.68 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1 NORTHEAST DR
BANGOR, ME 04401
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1 NORTHEAST DR
BANGOR, ME 04401
Physician Assistant
1 NORTHEAST DR
BANGOR, ME 04401
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1 NORTHEAST DR
BANGOR, ME 04401
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1 NORTHEAST DR
BANGOR, ME 04401
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1 NORTHEAST DR
BANGOR, ME 04401
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 NORTHEAST DR
BANGOR, ME 04401
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1 NORTHEAST DR
BANGOR, ME 04401

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 Isidore Okere's NPI number?

The NPI number for Isidore Okere is 1326259078. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2007.

Where is Isidore Okere located?

Isidore Okere practices at 1 Northeast Dr, Bangor, ME 04401. The listed phone number is (207) 275-3800.

What is Isidore Okere's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Isidore Okere enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Isidore Okere 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 Isidore Okere's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Isidore Okere reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Acadia Hospital Corp (Bangor, ME), Eastern Maine Medical Center (Bangor, ME), Sebasticook Valley Health (Pittsfield, ME), Maine Coast Regional Health Facilities (Ellsworth, ME), Mrh Corp. (Dover Foxcroft, ME) and 3 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 Isidore Okere's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Isidore Okere accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Taro Health list Isidore Okere 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 Isidore Okere affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Isidore Okere is affiliated with Northern Light A R Gould Hospital, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Millinocket Regional Hospital, Northern Light Mayo Hospital and Down East Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Isidore Okere was last updated on March 2, 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.