DR. LUWANGA UZOMA OKORO D.O
NPI 1689673683
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Merrillville, IN

Q: What is Luwanga Okoro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luwanga Okoro is 1689673683. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2005.

Q: What is Luwanga Okoro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luwanga Okoro was last updated on July 29, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since July 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

98.8/100

CMS Quality Rating

200 E 86TH PL, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 649-2750(219) 756-1410 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Dr. Luwanga Uzoma Okoro D.o NPPES

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

DR. LUWANGA UZOMA OKORO D.O (NPI 1689673683) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Merrillville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (02003041A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689673683

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LUWANGA UZOMA OKOROCredential: D.O

Location Address200 E 86TH PLMerrillville, IN 46410-6258

Mailing Address200 E 86th PlMerrillville, IN 46410-6258 · (219) 649-2750 · Fax (219) 756-1410

Phone(219) 649-2750

Fax(219) 756-1410

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2015

✔ NPI 1689673683 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 02003041A✔ Licensed in DE · C20007607

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

200 E 86TH PL, Merrillville, IN 46410

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN221020VIN

Medicare UPING00479IN

Medicaid200808940IN

Medicare PIN192820UIN

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. Luwanga Uzoma Okoro D.o 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 ID648216556

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060209000027

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 18

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.

637 services210 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

407 services351 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

319 services306 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.

251 services148 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.

245 services104 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

87 services42 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.

81 services71 patients

Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78452

Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.

78 services78 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

78 services56 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

49 services47 patients

Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 93460

This procedure involves placing a tube into the heart chambers and coronary artery. It helps diagnose heart conditions. A radiologist reviews the images obtained. It's a standard, safe procedure performed by experienced medical professionals.

23 services23 patients

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 93016

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG involves monitoring your heart's activity while it's under stress, either from exercise or medication. A doctor supervises the entire procedure to ensure safety and accuracy in results. This test helps detect heart problems.

20 services20 patients

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 93018

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure to assess how your heart functions under stress. It can involve exercising or medication to make your heart work harder while an ECG records its activity. A physician reviews the results.

20 services20 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

18 services18 patients

Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 93312

This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.

18 services17 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

16 services13 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.

14 services14 patients

Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 93308

A follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Methodist Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gary, IN

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150002

Location600 Grant StGary, IN 46402 · Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Catherine Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · East Chicago, IN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150008

Location4321 Fir StreetEast Chicago, IN 46312 · Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46410 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

$122.49 typical visit price

range $53.07 – $161.76

Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.48 typical visit price

range $16.93 – $132.22

Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)

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.

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.

98.8/100

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

Individually scored

Quality

76.5

Improvement Activities

Cost

94.01

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Treatment for Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)

100%35 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Breast Cancer Screening

54%157 patients3/55-star benchmark: 93%

Cervical Cancer Screening

30%139 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

45%344 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Controlling High Blood Pressure

52%347 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

0%167 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

33%167 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

88%1,734 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

25%304 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

32%605 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

12%25 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

23%563 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

79%28 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 12% · 323 patients

Patients totalRate: 24% · 323 patients

25%323 patients2/55-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.

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