DR. OSITA WINSTON OKECHUKWU M.D
NPI 1386927382
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Dublin, GA

Active since September 26, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1826 VETERANS BLVD, DUBLIN, GA 31021(478) 272-1200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Osita Winston Okechukwu M.d NPPES

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

DR. OSITA WINSTON OKECHUKWU M.D (NPI 1386927382) is an individual nephrology provider in Dublin, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (076082) and active in the NPI registry since September 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386927382
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. OSITA WINSTON OKECHUKWUCredential: M.D
Location Address1826 VETERANS BLVDDublin, GA 31021-3620
Mailing Address606 Taylor Elaine DrWarner Robins, GA 31088-6794
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1386927382 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 076082
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
1826 VETERANS BLVD, Dublin, GA 31021

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. Osita Winston Okechukwu 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 ID9739468745
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161115002254
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Osita Okechukwu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Clinic/Center
119 NORMAN DORMINY DR, STE A
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Phoebe Physician Group Inc
  • 1,118 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pulmonary Disease
3605 SANDY PLAINS RD STE 240-235
Marietta, GA 30066
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 45 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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
135 services39 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
87 services40 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.
62 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31021 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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 20

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

Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1826 VETERANS BLVD
DUBLIN, GA 31021
Pharmacist
1826 VETERANS BLVD, PHARMACY 119
DUBLIN, GA 31021
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1826 VETERANS BLVD
DUBLIN, GA 31021
Registered Nurse
1826 VETERANS BLVD
DUBLIN, GA 31021
Social Worker
1826 VETERANS BLVD, BLD 14A
DUBLIN, GA 31021
Social Worker
1826 VETERANS BLVD
DUBLIN, GA 31021
General Acute Care Hospital
1826 VETERANS BLVD
DUBLIN, GA 31021
Internal Medicine
1826 VETERANS BLVD
DUBLIN, GA 31021

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 Osita Okechukwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Osita Okechukwu is 1386927382. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2011.

Where is Osita Okechukwu located?

Osita Okechukwu practices at 1826 Veterans Blvd, Dublin, GA 31021. The listed phone number is (478) 272-1200.

What is Osita Okechukwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Osita Okechukwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Osita Okechukwu 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 Osita Okechukwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Osita Okechukwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Phoebe Dorminy Kids Health (Fitzgerald, GA) and Covenant Medical Group LLC (Marietta, GA). 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 Osita Okechukwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Osita Okechukwu accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Osita Okechukwu 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Osita Okechukwu was last updated on March 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.