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MICHAEL OKORONKWO
NPI 1578022778
Emergency Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since March 18, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2000 CANAL ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 702-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2024, Mar 18, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Michael Okoronkwo NPPES

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

MICHAEL OKORONKWO (NPI 1578022778) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Texas (V1575) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578022778
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL OKORONKWO
Location Address2000 CANAL STNew Orleans, LA 70112-3018
Mailing Address1542 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112-2865
Phone(504) 702-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1578022778 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · V1575
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2000 CANAL ST, New Orleans, LA 70112
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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 Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare.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

Michael Okoronkwo 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 ID2466788674
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241205003046
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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
69 services69 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
26 services24 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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingwood, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450775
Location22999 Us Hwy 59Kingwood, TX 77325 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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 20

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

MADELINE COZAD M.D.
Family Medicine
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 702-3000
COREY GREGG M.D.
Internal Medicine
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (954) 551-1683
HANNAH RADER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 702-3000
BRIELLE MARIE MOREAU PA-C
Physician Assistant
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 702-3000
GRAHAM CHRISTOPHER DUPONT MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 702-3000
DR. YASIN AZIM KHAN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (443) 600-7004
SARAH ELIZABETH GRIFFIN MD
Internal Medicine
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (347) 271-0784
MARIAM RAUF
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 702-5200

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 Michael Okoronkwo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Okoronkwo is 1578022778. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2019.

Where is Michael Okoronkwo located?

Michael Okoronkwo practices at 2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 702-3000.

What is Michael Okoronkwo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Michael Okoronkwo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Okoronkwo 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 Michael Okoronkwo accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Michael Okoronkwo 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 Michael Okoronkwo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Okoronkwo is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Okoronkwo was last updated on December 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.