DR. CHINYERE PAMELA OKPALEKE M.D.
NPI 1447645890
Hospitalist in Humble, TX

Active since April 02, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W, HUMBLE, TX 77338(281) 540-8409 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 19, 2024, Jan 11, 2021, Jul 30, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Chinyere Pamela Okpaleke M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHINYERE PAMELA OKPALEKE M.D. (NPI 1447645890) is an individual hospitalist provider in Humble, Texas, licensed in Texas (S7304) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in New Port Richey.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447645890
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHINYERE PAMELA OKPALEKECredential: M.D.
Location Address18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103WHumble, TX 77338-4217
Mailing Address909 Frostwood Dr Ste 1.100Houston, TX 77024-2301 · (713) 338-5519
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2024
NPI 1447645890 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · S7304 Licensed in FL · ME133665
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License S7304 (TX), ME133665 (FL)
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W, Humble, TX 77338

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Chinyeremwa Pamela Okpaleke M.d.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16600 Madison St Fl 2New Port Richey, FL 34652 · Phone (727) 815-7207 · Fax (727) 266-4951

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid023258200FL

Accepted Insurance

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. Chinyere Pamela Okpaleke 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 ID8628342987
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210113001578
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 6

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 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.
227 services98 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
83 services80 patients
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.
49 services25 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.
29 services15 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
24 services24 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Humble, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450684
Location18951 Memorial NorthHumble, TX 77338 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77338 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Family Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338

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 Chinyere Okpaleke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chinyere Okpaleke is 1447645890. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2015. The provider is also known as Chinyeremwa Pamela Okpaleke M.D..

Where is Chinyere Okpaleke located?

Chinyere Okpaleke practices at 18951 N Memorial Dr Ste 103W, Humble, TX 77338. The listed phone number is (281) 540-8409.

What is Chinyere Okpaleke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Chinyere Okpaleke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chinyere Okpaleke 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.

What insurance does Chinyere Okpaleke accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Chinyere Okpaleke 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 Chinyere Okpaleke affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chinyere Okpaleke is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chinyere Okpaleke was last updated on September 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.