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DR. PHYLLIS CHIZOMAM OKEREKE M.D
NPI 1598749301
Ophthalmology in Brownsville, TX

Active since December 05, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2028
110 UPTOWN AVENUE, SUITE A, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520(956) 550-0200(956) 550-0215 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Phyllis Chizomam Okereke M.d NPPES

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

DR. PHYLLIS CHIZOMAM OKEREKE M.D (NPI 1598749301) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Brownsville, Texas, licensed in Texas (K9375) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598749301
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PHYLLIS CHIZOMAM OKEREKECredential: M.D
Location Address110 UPTOWN AVENUE, SUITE ABrownsville, TX 78520-7563
Mailing AddressPo Box 3067Brownsville, TX 78523-3067 · (956) 550-0200 · Fax (956) 550-0215
Phone(956) 550-0200
Fax(956) 550-0215
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 2009
✔ NPI 1598749301 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K9375
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
110 UPTOWN AVENUE, Brownsville, TX 78520
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid0306821-01TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00595LTX
Medicare NSC4090890001TX
Other0094EQTX · Blue Cross Blue Sheild
Other1760633326-2000TX · Texas Diabetic Counsel
Medicare UPINH16207TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Phyllis Chizomam Okereke M.d has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2016 through April 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78520 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Phyllis Okereke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Phyllis Okereke is 1598749301. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2005.

Where is Phyllis Okereke located?

Phyllis Okereke practices at 110 Uptown Avenue Suite A, Brownsville, TX 78520. The listed phone number is (956) 550-0200.

What is Phyllis Okereke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Phyllis Okereke enrolled in Medicare?

No. Phyllis Okereke has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Phyllis Okereke was last updated on October 15, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.