DR. VERA AJUMA OKWU M.D
NPI 1871736504
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Prosper, TX
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
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Vera Okwu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Cook Childrens Physician Network
- 1,186 clinicians in this Medicare group
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 510 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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.
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.
PROSPER, TX 75078
PROSPER, TX 75078
PROSPER, TX 75078
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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Vera Okwu's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vera Okwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Cook Children's Physician Network (Fort Worth, TX) and Children's Physician Services Of South Texas (Corpus Christi, 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 Vera Okwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Vera Okwu accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer 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 22 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.
# Dr. Vera Ajuma Okwu, M.D · NPI 1871736504
Pediatric Gastroenterology physician in Prosper, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 10, 2009.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1871736504 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 10, 2009
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology · taxonomy 2080P0206X
- **State license:** Q3256 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 4200 W UNIVERSITY DR, Prosper, TX 75078-9805
- **Phone:** (682) 303-4200 · **Fax:** (682) 303-4242
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Cook Children's Physician Network (NPI 1083472062, Fort Worth, TX); Children's Physician Services Of South Texas (NPI 1568658227, Corpus Christi, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, class of 2009
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** December 17, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1871736504) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.