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DR. NKECHINYERE CHINAEMEREM OKAFOR MD
NPI 1730829524
Hospitalist in San Antonio, TX

Active since March 30, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 358-4000(210) 358-0647 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2026, Jun 25, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Nkechinyere Chinaemerem Okafor Md NPPES

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

DR. NKECHINYERE CHINAEMEREM OKAFOR MD (NPI 1730829524) is an individual hospitalist provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (V7981) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730829524
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NKECHINYERE CHINAEMEREM OKAFORCredential: MD
Location Address4502 MEDICAL DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402
Mailing Address4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · (210) 358-4000 · Fax (210) 358-0647
Phone(210) 358-4000
Fax(210) 358-0647
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1730829524 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · V7981
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License V7981 (TX)
4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Nkechinyere Chinaemerem Okpara

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. Nkechinyere Chinaemerem Okafor 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 ID3971019753
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250718002472
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450388
Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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.

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.

EDUARDO N. POLLONO MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4000
DR. MAHDIEH IRAN NEJAD PARIZI M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-2015
RICHARD LEE BALLENTINE D.M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-2015
MR. STEVAN REYES PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4253
MRS. CLAIRE LELEUX BEADLE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4000
NNENNA AWAGU CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 567-4500
DR. CYNTHIA N NGUYEN PHARMD
Pharmacist
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 743-4034
DR. JONATHAN EDWARD SLOVIK MD
Hospitalist
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4000

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 Nkechinyere Okafor's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nkechinyere Okafor is 1730829524. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2022. The provider is also known as Nkechinyere Chinaemerem Okpara.

Where is Nkechinyere Okafor located?

Nkechinyere Okafor practices at 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 358-4000.

What is Nkechinyere Okafor's specialty?

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

Is Nkechinyere Okafor enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nkechinyere Okafor 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 Nkechinyere Okafor accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 4 other insurers list Nkechinyere Okafor 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 Nkechinyere Okafor affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nkechinyere Okafor is affiliated with Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nkechinyere Okafor was last updated on March 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.