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DR. OKEZIKA J OKEREKE M.D. P.A.
NPI 1740264571
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Benito, TX

Active since December 05, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1000 N DICK DOWLING ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586(956) 399-2920(956) 399-2940 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Okezika J Okereke M.d. P.a. NPPES

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

DR. OKEZIKA J OKEREKE M.D. P.A. (NPI 1740264571) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in San Benito, Texas, licensed in Texas (K1599) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740264571
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. OKEZIKA J OKEREKECredential: M.D. P.A.
Location Address1000 N DICK DOWLING STSan Benito, TX 78586-5222
Mailing AddressPo Box 4680Brownsville, TX 78523-4680 · (956) 399-2920 · Fax (956) 399-2940
Phone(956) 399-2920
Fax(956) 399-2940
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 2023
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1740264571 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K1599
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License K1599 (TX)
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License K1599 (TX)
1000 N DICK DOWLING ST, San Benito, TX 78586
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid113307602TX
Other0022DKTX · Blue Cross/blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Okezika J Okereke M.d. P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Okezika Okereke reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

United Care Physicians Group PLLC
289 mi
Multi-Specialty
509 W TIDWELL RD
Houston, TX 77091
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134630411 (713) 691-3649
Champion Anesthesia Consultants, PLLC
471 mi
Anesthesiology
421 E STATE HIGHWAY 114
Southlake, TX 76092
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 195 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649676024 (817) 865-4516
Concord Medical Group PLLC
572 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083630610 (888) 264-0330
Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC
572 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,439 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750790762 (888) 264-0330

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
78 services74 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.
72 services71 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.
28 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78586 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

JOHN OKEREKE MD PA
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1000 N DICK DOWLING ST
SAN BENITO, TX 78586
Cameron County (956) 399-2920

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 Okezika Okereke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Okezika Okereke is 1740264571. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2005.

Where is Okezika Okereke located?

Okezika Okereke practices at 1000 N Dick Dowling St, San Benito, TX 78586. The listed phone number is (956) 399-2920.

What is Okezika Okereke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Okezika Okereke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Okezika Okereke is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Okezika Okereke's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Okezika Okereke reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: United Care Physicians Group PLLC (Houston, TX), Champion Anesthesia Consultants, PLLC (Southlake, TX), Concord Medical Group PLLC (Lubbock, TX) and Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC (Lubbock, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Okezika Okereke's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Okezika Okereke accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Okezika Okereke 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Okezika Okereke was last updated on April 29, 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.