DR. CHUKWUKA GODWIN OKOLO M.D
NPI 1588072540
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Dallas, TX

Active since July 22, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8200 WALNUT HILL LN, DALLAS, TX 75231(248) 882-7855 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 30, 2024, Dec 20, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Chukwuka Godwin Okolo M.d NPPES

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

DR. CHUKWUKA GODWIN OKOLO M.D (NPI 1588072540) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (R4446) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588072540
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHUKWUKA GODWIN OKOLOCredential: M.D
Location Address8200 WALNUT HILL LNDallas, TX 75231-4402
Mailing Address7624 Sonian Forest DrIrving, TX 75063-1254 · (917) 780-7289
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2024
NPI 1588072540 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in TX · R4446
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License R4446 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 125.065012 (IL)
8200 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas, TX 75231

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. Chukwuka Godwin Okolo 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 ID5193022481
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171102000761
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.

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.
155 services81 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.
70 services53 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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

Acute Care Hospitals · Dallas, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450462
Location8200 Walnut Hill LaneDallas, TX 75231 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75231 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
$131.01 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $32.75 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.80 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $25.20 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
88%127 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
8200 WALNUT HILL LN
DALLAS, TX 75231
Psychologist (Clinical)
8200 WALNUT HILL LN, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY
DALLAS, TX 75231
Anesthesiology
8200 WALNUT HILL LN
DALLAS, TX 75231
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
8200 WALNUT HILL LN
DALLAS, TX 75231
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
8200 WALNUT HILL LN
DALLAS, TX 75231
Dietitian, Registered
8200 WALNUT HILL LN
DALLAS, TX 75231
Internal Medicine
8200 WALNUT HILL LN
DALLAS, TX 75231
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8200 WALNUT HILL LN
DALLAS, TX 75231

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 Chukwuka Okolo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chukwuka Okolo is 1588072540. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2014.

Where is Chukwuka Okolo located?

Chukwuka Okolo practices at 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231. The listed phone number is (248) 882-7855.

What is Chukwuka Okolo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Chukwuka Okolo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chukwuka Okolo 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 Chukwuka Okolo accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Chukwuka Okolo 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 Chukwuka Okolo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chukwuka Okolo is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chukwuka Okolo was last updated on July 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.