DR. VERA AJUMA OKWU M.D
NPI 1871736504
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Prosper, TX

Active since April 10, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4200 W UNIVERSITY DR, PROSPER, TX 75078(682) 303-4200(682) 303-4242 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2024, Nov 13, 2024, Nov 4, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Vera Ajuma Okwu M.d NPPES

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

DR. VERA AJUMA OKWU M.D (NPI 1871736504) is an individual pediatric gastroenterology provider in Prosper, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q3256) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871736504
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. VERA AJUMA OKWUCredential: M.D
Location Address4200 W UNIVERSITY DRProsper, TX 75078-9805
Mailing AddressPo Box 733784Dallas, TX 75373-3784 · (682) 885-6483 · Fax (682) 885-3113
Fax(682) 303-4242
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2024
NPI 1871736504 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0206X
License Licensed in TX · Q3256
Definition
A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License C2119 (KY)
4200 W UNIVERSITY DR, Prosper, TX 75078

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. Vera Ajuma Okwu M.d 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 ID2567779473
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150909002500
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75078 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.

Physician Assistant
4200 W UNIVERSITY DR
PROSPER, TX 75078
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4200 W UNIVERSITY DR
PROSPER, TX 75078
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
4200 W UNIVERSITY DR
PROSPER, TX 75078
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
4200 W UNIVERSITY DR
PROSPER, TX 75078
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Pediatric)
4200 W UNIVERSITY DR
PROSPER, TX 75078
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
4200 W UNIVERSITY DR
PROSPER, TX 75078
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
4200 W UNIVERSITY DR
PROSPER, TX 75078
Registered Nurse
4200 W UNIVERSITY DR
PROSPER, TX 75078

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 Vera Okwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vera Okwu is 1871736504. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2009.

Where is Vera Okwu located?

Vera Okwu practices at 4200 W University Dr, Prosper, TX 75078. The listed phone number is (682) 303-4200.

What is Vera Okwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 2080P0206X.

Is Vera Okwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vera Okwu 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 Vera Okwu accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Vera Okwu 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 Vera Okwu was last updated on December 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.