FRANCISCA NKEM OKWUKOGU RN, BSN, MSN, PMHNP-
NPI 1962055723
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Bowie, MD

Active since July 22, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16701 MELFORD BLVD STE 400, BOWIE, MD 20715(240) 510-3281 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 4, 2021, Oct 4, 2019, Jul 22, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Francisca Nkem Okwukogu Rn, Bsn, Msn, Pmhnp- NPPES

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

FRANCISCA NKEM OKWUKOGU RN, BSN, MSN, PMHNP- (NPI 1962055723) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Bowie, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (R210229) and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Edgewater, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962055723
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameFRANCISCA NKEM OKWUKOGUCredential: RN, BSN, MSN, PMHNP-
Location Address16701 MELFORD BLVD STE 400Bowie, MD 20715-4411
Mailing Address16701 Melford Blvd Ste 400Bowie, MD 20715-4411 · (240) 510-3281
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 4, 2021
✔ NPI 1962055723 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in MD · R210229
16701 MELFORD BLVD STE 400, Bowie, MD 20715

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12600 Solomons Island RdEdgewater, MD 21037-1102 · Phone (240) 705-4527

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

Francisca Nkem Okwukogu Rn, Bsn, Msn, Pmhnp- 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 ID3173955606
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210429001175
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Francisca Okwukogu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
16701 MELFORD BLVD STE 400
Bowie, MD 20715
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
Community/Behavioral Health
2600 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD
Edgewater, MD 21037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 27 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

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.
44 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20715 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

Marriage & Family Therapist
16701 MELFORD BLVD STE 400
BOWIE, MD 20715
Counselor (Mental Health)
16701 MELFORD BLVD STE 400
BOWIE, MD 20715
Psychologist
16701 MELFORD BLVD STE 400
BOWIE, MD 20715
Counselor (Mental Health)
16701 MELFORD BLVD STE 400
BOWIE, MD 20715
Social Worker (Clinical)
16701 MELFORD BLVD STE 400
BOWIE, MD 20715
Counselor (Professional)
16701 MELFORD BLVD STE 400
BOWIE, MD 20715
Behavior Technician
16701 MELFORD BLVD STE 400
BOWIE, MD 20715
Behavior Technician
16701 MELFORD BLVD STE 400
BOWIE, MD 20715

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 Francisca Okwukogu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francisca Okwukogu is 1962055723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2019.

Where is Francisca Okwukogu located?

Francisca Okwukogu practices at 16701 Melford Blvd Ste 400, Bowie, MD 20715. The listed phone number is (240) 510-3281.

What is Francisca Okwukogu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Francisca Okwukogu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francisca Okwukogu 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 Francisca Okwukogu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Francisca Okwukogu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Trinity Family And Behavioral Health Services LLC (Bowie, MD) and Arundel Lodge, Inc. (Edgewater, MD). 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 Francisca Okwukogu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Francisca Okwukogu accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Francisca Okwukogu 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 Francisca Okwukogu was last updated on May 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.