MRS. JOSEPHINE NKECHI OKWECHIME MD
NPI 1952592156
Dermatology in Kokomo, IN

Q: What is Josephine Okwechime's NPI number?

The NPI number for Josephine Okwechime is 1952592156. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2007.

Q: What is Josephine Okwechime's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Active since August 05, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.6/100

CMS Quality Rating

1542 S DIXON RD, KOKOMO, IN 46902(765) 450-7314(765) 450-7316 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Mrs. Josephine Nkechi Okwechime Md NPPES

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

MRS. JOSEPHINE NKECHI OKWECHIME MD (NPI 1952592156) is an individual dermatology provider in Kokomo, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01052094A) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Community Howard Regional Health Inc., and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952592156

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207N00000X

Provider Legal NameMRS. JOSEPHINE NKECHI OKWECHIMECredential: MD

Location Address1542 S DIXON RDKokomo, IN 46902-7318

Mailing Address1542 S Dixon RdKokomo, IN 46902-7318 · (765) 450-7314 · Fax (765) 450-7316

Phone(765) 450-7314

Fax(765) 450-7316

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985

Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 2012

✔ NPI 1952592156 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207N00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 01052094A

Definition

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

1542 S DIXON RD, Kokomo, IN 46902

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN940670A2IN

Other000000531651IN · Anthem Blue Cross

Medicaid200492280IN

OtherP00426936IN · Rail Road

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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

Mrs. Josephine Nkechi Okwechime 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 ID3577533074

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040730000837

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Josephine Okwechime reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Suburban Dermatology LLC

0.1 mi

Dermatology

1542 S DIXON RD
Kokomo, IN 46902

Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment

NPI 1528333432 (317) 418-3227

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 28

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.

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003

This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.

2,181 services262 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

819 services423 patients

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000

"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.

599 services344 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

545 services411 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

266 services173 patients

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 17004

This procedure involves removing 15 or more precancerous skin growths to prevent them from developing into cancer. It's done using various methods like freezing, creams, or minor surgery. The goal is to protect your health by stopping cancer before it starts.

99 services70 patients

Punch biopsy, first skin growth 11104

A punch biopsy is a procedure where a small, circular tool is used to remove a sample of skin tissue. This is usually done to test a skin growth for potential issues. You may feel a pinch, but discomfort is minimal. The area heals quickly.

96 services86 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

96 services96 patients

Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 17110

"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.

87 services66 patients

Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm 17261

This procedure involves the removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that is between 0.6 and 1.0 cm in size. The goal is to eliminate the cancerous cells and prevent further spread. The method of destruction may vary, including methods such as surgery, laser, or cryotherapy.

86 services62 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

64 services64 patients

Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm 17281

This procedure involves the removal of cancerous skin growths on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that are between 0.6-1.0 cm in size. The goal is to eliminate cancer cells, preventing further spread and promoting health.

62 services49 patients

Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 17262

This procedure involves removing a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that is between 1.1 and 2.0 cm in size. The growth is destroyed using methods like surgery, laser, or freezing, aiming to eliminate cancer and prevent its spread.

54 services40 patients

Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102

A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.

38 services37 patients

Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less 11300

This is a simple procedure where a small skin growth on your body, arms, or legs, measuring 0.5 cm or less, is carefully shaved off. It's typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It helps to prevent any potential health issues related to the growth.

37 services29 patients

Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth 11105

A punch biopsy is a procedure where a small, circular tool removes a sample of your skin growth. This allows for testing to identify the nature of the growth. If there are multiple growths, each additional one may also need a biopsy.

35 services31 patients

Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less 17280

This is a procedure where a small cancerous skin growth on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth is removed. The growth is 0.5 cm or less. The aim is to eliminate the cancer and prevent it from spreading. It's a common, safe method to treat skin cancer.

27 services21 patients

Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm 17282

This procedure involves the removal of a cancerous skin growth on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that measures between 1.1 to 2.0 cm. It's done to prevent the spread of cancer and improve health.

27 services24 patients

Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm 11301

This procedure involves the careful removal of a small skin growth on the body, arms, or legs. It's done by shaving off the growth that's 0.6-1.0 cm in size. It's a common, safe method to treat non-cancerous skin growths and improve skin appearance.

20 services19 patients

Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less 17260

This procedure involves removing a small cancerous skin growth (0.5 cm or less) located on the trunk, arms, or legs. The growth is destroyed using techniques such as surgery, lasers, or radiation, aiding in the prevention of cancer spread.

20 services20 patients

Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm 17272

This procedure involves the removal of a cancerous skin growth measuring 1.1-2.0 cm, located on the scalp, neck, hands, or feet. The process may involve techniques like surgery, laser, or cryotherapy. The aim is to eliminate the cancer cells and prevent further spread.

19 services15 patients

Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm 17271

This procedure involves the removal of a small cancerous skin growth, between 0.6 to 1.0 cm, located on the scalp, neck, hands, or feet. The aim is to eliminate the cancerous cells and prevent their spread. The treatment is done in a safe, controlled environment.

16 services14 patients

Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 13121

This is a procedure to repair a complex wound on your scalp, arm, or leg that is 2.6-7.5 cm long. It involves cleaning, removing damaged tissue, and stitching the wound to promote healing. It's performed under local or general anesthesia.

15 services14 patients

Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm 11603

This procedure involves the removal of a cancerous skin growth, between 2.1 and 3.0 cm, from the body, arms, or legs. The area is numbed, then the growth is carefully cut out. The goal is to eliminate all cancer cells while minimizing scarring.

13 services13 patients

Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, each additional 5.0 cm or less 13122

This procedure involves the complex repair of a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs. It's more intricate than a regular wound repair, often involving layered sutures, debridement, and tissue rearrangement. The service covers each additional wound up to 5.0 cm in length.

13 services12 patients

Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less 17270

This is a procedure to remove a small cancerous skin growth (0.5 cm or less) located on the scalp, neck, hands, or feet. The process involves the careful destruction of the growth to prevent its spread, promoting healthier skin.

13 services11 patients

Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 11103

A biopsy of related skin growth is a procedure where a small piece of skin growth is removed for testing. If additional growths are identified, they may also be biopsied. This helps in diagnosing skin conditions and planning appropriate treatment.

11 services11 patients

Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm 13101

This service involves the intricate repair of a wound on your body's main structure, between your neck and limbs. The wound measures 2.6-7.5 cm. The procedure includes deep-layer stitching and may involve repairing damaged tissue.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Community Howard Regional Health Inc.

Acute Care Hospitals · Kokomo, IN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150007

Location3500 S Lafountain StKokomo, IN 46902 · Howard County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Vincent Kokomo

Acute Care Hospitals · Kokomo, IN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number150010

Location1907 W Sycamore StKokomo, IN 46904 · Howard County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Logansport, IN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number150072

Location1101 Michigan AveLogansport, IN 46947 · Cass County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Woodlawn Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Rochester, IN

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number151313

Location1400 E 9th StRochester, IN 46975 · Fulton County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46902 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

$82.04 typical visit price

range $53.07 – $161.76

Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.48 typical visit price

range $16.93 – $132.22

Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.6/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

100

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

100%4,902 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Melanoma: Continuity of Care - Recall System

100%127 patients

Patient-Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication

100%70 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients combinedPopulations: 100% · 1,280 patients

Patients screened: 100% · 1,280 patients

99%201 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling

Patients combinedPopulations: 100% · 1,280 patients

Patients screened: 100% · 1,280 patients

100%511 patients

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

57%2,553 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Psoriasis: Clinical Response to Systemic Medications

100%72 patients

Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents

100%167 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

JON WEAVER AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING AIDS, INC

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

1542 S DIXON RD, SUITE F
KOKOMO, IN 46902

Howard County (765) 457-4261

SUBURBAN DERMATOLOGY LLC

Dermatology

1542 S DIXON RD
KOKOMO, IN 46902

Howard County (317) 418-3227

CARDIOSOM, LLC

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Oxygen Equipment & Supplies)

1542 S DIXON RD, SUITE I
KOKOMO, IN 46902

Howard County (765) 391-0055

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 Josephine Okwechime's NPI number?

The NPI number for Josephine Okwechime is 1952592156. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2007.

Where is Josephine Okwechime located?

Josephine Okwechime practices at 1542 S Dixon Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902. The listed phone number is (765) 450-7314.

What is Josephine Okwechime's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Josephine Okwechime enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Josephine Okwechime 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 organization bills Medicare for Josephine Okwechime's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Josephine Okwechime reassigns Medicare benefits to Suburban Dermatology LLC (Kokomo, IN). The 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 Josephine Okwechime's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Josephine Okwechime accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Josephine Okwechime 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 Josephine Okwechime affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Josephine Okwechime is affiliated with Community Howard Regional Health Inc., Ascension St Vincent Kokomo, Memorial Hospital and Woodlawn Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Josephine Okwechime was last updated on April 19, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.