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DR. CHRISTIAN N OKPALO MD
NPI 1649354515
Internal Medicine in Beeville, TX

Active since October 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1211 E HOUSTON ST, BEEVILLE, TX 78102(361) 358-8982(361) 358-2176 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Christian N Okpalo Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTIAN N OKPALO MD (NPI 1649354515) is an individual internal medicine provider in Beeville, Texas, licensed in Texas (L3417) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649354515
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTIAN N OKPALOCredential: MD
Location Address1211 E HOUSTON STBeeville, TX 78102-5207
Mailing Address1211 E Houston StBeeville, TX 78102-5207 · (361) 358-8982 · Fax (361) 358-2176
Phone(361) 358-8982
Fax(361) 358-2176
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 2015
✔ NPI 1649354515 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L3417
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License L3417 (TX)
1211 E HOUSTON ST, Beeville, TX 78102
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Other Identifiers 4

Other8H3350Provider
Medicare UPINH73957
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8A2084
Other0079676Blue Link

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Dr. Christian N Okpalo Md 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 ID9638075609
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070419000555
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 12

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.
193 services92 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
168 services44 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.
108 services98 patients
Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes G0447
This is a 15-minute consultation where a healthcare professional discusses your eating habits, physical activity, and goals to help manage your weight. The aim is to provide personalized strategies to promote a healthier lifestyle and combat obesity.
83 services26 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
73 services36 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
70 services35 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450046
Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville

Acute Care Hospitals · Beeville, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450082
Location1500 E Houston HwyBeeville, TX 78102 · Bee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fort Duncan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Eagle Pass, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450092
Location3333 N Foster Maldonado BlvdEagle Pass, TX 78852 · Maverick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78102 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
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
75%55 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
26%54 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%624 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
89%1,380 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
21%61 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
18%130 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
39%136 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
57%84 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 21% · 118 patients
28%118 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
84%145 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 10% · 61 patients
26%61 patients1/55-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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers47 claims47 services$20.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers48 claims48 services$108.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$177.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

FIRST FRUITS MEDICAL CLINIC PLLC
Internal Medicine
1211 E HOUSTON ST
BEEVILLE, TX 78102
Bee County (361) 358-8982
VICTOR LARA
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1211 E HOUSTON ST
BEEVILLE, TX 78102
Bee County (361) 358-8982
TORR RESPIRATORY SERVICES,INC
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
1211 E HOUSTON ST, SUITE B
BEEVILLE, TX 78102
Bee County (800) 450-1152

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 Christian Okpalo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christian Okpalo is 1649354515. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2006.

Where is Christian Okpalo located?

Christian Okpalo practices at 1211 E Houston St, Beeville, TX 78102. The listed phone number is (361) 358-8982.

What is Christian Okpalo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christian Okpalo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christian Okpalo 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 Christian Okpalo accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Christian Okpalo 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 Christian Okpalo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christian Okpalo is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville and Fort Duncan Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christian Okpalo was last updated on April 1, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.