JENNIFER OKWEREKWU MD, MS
NPI 1336502616
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Troy, NY

Active since April 03, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 26, 2022, Dec 28, 2021, Jul 2, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Jennifer Okwerekwu Md, Ms NPPES

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

JENNIFER OKWEREKWU MD, MS (NPI 1336502616) is an individual psychiatry provider in Troy, New York, licensed in California (175414) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336502616
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER OKWEREKWUCredential: MD, MS
Location Address595 5TH AVETroy, NY 12182-2501
Mailing Address595 5th AveTroy, NY 12182-2501 · (518) 414-5421
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 26, 2022
✔ NPI 1336502616 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 175414✔ Licensed in NY · 300887✔ Licensed in IL · 036.159616✔ Licensed in MA · 279287
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
595 5TH AVE, Troy, NY 12182

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

Jennifer Okwerekwu Md, Ms 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 ID7517396534
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231128001162
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Okwerekwu reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
625 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 683
Rochester, NY 14620
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,624 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
300 CRITTENDEN BLVD
Rochester, NY 14642
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 191 clinicians in this Medicare group
Adult Mental Health
2311 LOVERIDGE RD, 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS
Pittsburg, CA 94565
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 530 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

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.

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 90792
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is a comprehensive assessment. It includes a detailed examination of your mental health and physical wellbeing, as well as your personal and family history. This evaluation aids in creating an effective treatment plan.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12182 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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 5

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
595 5TH AVE
TROY, NY 12182
Physician Assistant
595 5TH AVE
TROY, NY 12182
Family Medicine
595 5TH AVE
TROY, NY 12182
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
595 5TH AVE
TROY, NY 12182
Family Medicine
595 5TH AVE
TROY, NY 12182

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 Jennifer Okwerekwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Okwerekwu is 1336502616. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2016.

Where is Jennifer Okwerekwu located?

Jennifer Okwerekwu practices at 595 5th Ave, Troy, NY 12182. The listed phone number is (518) 414-5421.

What is Jennifer Okwerekwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Jennifer Okwerekwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Okwerekwu 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 Jennifer Okwerekwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Okwerekwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA), University Of Rochester (Rochester, NY), University Of Rochester Department Of Psychiatry Clinical Group (Rochester, NY) and Contra Costa County (Pittsburg, CA). 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 Jennifer Okwerekwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Okwerekwu was last updated on September 26, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.