DR. FRANCIS ARINZE OKONKWO MD
NPI 1699979526
Hospitalist in Plano, TX

Active since June 13, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6201 CHAPEL HILL BLVD, APT 413, PLANO, TX 75093(469) 348-8859 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo Md NPPES

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

DR. FRANCIS ARINZE OKONKWO MD (NPI 1699979526) is an individual hospitalist provider in Plano, Texas, licensed in Arkansas (E-6725) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Central Texas, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699979526
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANCIS ARINZE OKONKWOCredential: MD
Location Address6201 CHAPEL HILL BLVD, APT 413Plano, TX 75093-8880
Mailing Address6201 Chapel Hill Blvd, Apt 413Plano, TX 75093-8880 · (469) 348-8859
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 2011
NPI 1699979526 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in AR · E-6725
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
6201 CHAPEL HILL BLVD, Plano, TX 75093

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. Francis Arinze Okonkwo 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 ID5597945063
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120713000559
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 7

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.
220 services98 patients
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.
182 services82 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.
162 services156 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
80 services78 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.
39 services39 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.
30 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Adventhealth Central Texas

Acute Care Hospitals · Killeen, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450152
Location2201 S Clear Creek RoadKilleen, TX 76542 · Bell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Texas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Amarillo, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450209
Location1501 S Coulter StAmarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Acute Care Hospitals · Brownwood, TX
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450587
Location1501 Burnet DrBrownwood, TX 76801 · Brown County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sierra Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450668
Location1625 Medical Center DrEl Paso, TX 79902 · El Paso County
Emergency services

The Hospitals Of Providence Horizon City Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Horizon City, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670124
Location13600 Horizon Street, Suite 100Horizon City, TX 79928 · El Paso County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75093 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.

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 Francis Okonkwo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Okonkwo is 1699979526. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2007.

Where is Francis Okonkwo located?

Francis Okonkwo practices at 6201 Chapel Hill Blvd Apt 413, Plano, TX 75093. The listed phone number is (469) 348-8859.

What is Francis Okonkwo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Francis Okonkwo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francis Okonkwo 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 Francis Okonkwo accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and Community Health Choice list Francis Okonkwo 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 Francis Okonkwo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Francis Okonkwo is affiliated with Adventhealth Central Texas, Northwest Texas Hospital, Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, Sierra Medical Center and The Hospitals Of Providence Horizon City Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Francis Okonkwo was last updated on June 10, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.