KEN OKONS M.D.
NPI 1649702564
Internal Medicine in Valdosta, GA

Q: What is Ken Okons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ken Okons is 1649702564. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2017.

Q: What is Ken Okons's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ken Okons was last updated on June 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since March 30, 2017PECOS Enrolled

85.99/100

CMS Quality Rating

2501 N PATTERSON ST, VALDOSTA, GA 31602(229) 433-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 24, 2020, Jun 26, 2018, Jun 23, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Ken Okons M.d. NPPES

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

KEN OKONS M.D. (NPI 1649702564) is an individual internal medicine provider in Valdosta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (95981) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sgmc Health, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649702564

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameKEN OKONSCredential: M.D.

Location Address2501 N PATTERSON STValdosta, GA 31602-1785

Mailing Address3425 Knoll Point DrGarland, TX 75043-6226

Phone(229) 433-1000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 30, 2023

✔ NPI 1649702564 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 GA · 95981

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 ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

2501 N PATTERSON ST, Valdosta, GA 31602

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company.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 (PECOS)

Ken Okons M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1153687264

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230719004378

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 4

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 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.

527 services189 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.

117 services114 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.

65 services65 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.

40 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Sgmc Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Valdosta, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number110122

Location2501 North Patterson Street, PO Box 1727Valdosta, GA 31602 · Lowndes County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31602 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

$124.10 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

85.99/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

67.98

Improvement Activities

Cost

80.63

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.

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Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)