KENECHUKWU BEN-OKAFOR MD
NPI 1366115826
Family Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Q: What is Kenechukwu Ben-okafor's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenechukwu Ben-okafor is 1366115826. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2021.

Q: What is Kenechukwu Ben-okafor's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Active since July 29, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3401 BEHRMAN PL, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114(504) 371-9323(504) 371-9339 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2024, Jul 2, 2024, Jul 29, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Kenechukwu Ben-okafor Md NPPES

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

KENECHUKWU BEN-OKAFOR MD (NPI 1366115826) is an individual family medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (342976) and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366115826

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameKENECHUKWU BEN-OKAFORCredential: MD

Location Address3401 BEHRMAN PLNew Orleans, LA 70114-8216

Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000

Phone(504) 371-9323

Fax(504) 371-9339

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2024

✔ NPI 1366115826 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · 342976

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

3401 BEHRMAN PL, New Orleans, LA 70114

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

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

Kenechukwu Ben-okafor 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 ID7315484722

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240802002440

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

31 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190036

Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70114 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 8

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

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