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SOMTOCHI IFEYINWA OKAFOR
NPI 1972132868
Otolaryngology in Durham, NC

Active since April 03, 2020PECOS Enrolled
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR # 1F, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 684-3834 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 25, 2026, Jun 30, 2025, Apr 22, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Somtochi Ifeyinwa Okafor NPPES

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

SOMTOCHI IFEYINWA OKAFOR (NPI 1972132868) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2026-00445) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohsu Hospital And Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972132868
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameSOMTOCHI IFEYINWA OKAFOR
Location Address40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR # 1FDurham, NC 27710-4000
Mailing Address3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park RdPortland, OR 97239-3011 · (503) 494-8510
Phone(919) 684-3834
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1972132868 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2026-00445
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR # 1F, Durham, NC 27710
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Providence Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Somtochi Ifeyinwa Okafor 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 ID6103337340
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250616001676
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ohsu Hospital And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, OR
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number380009
Location3181 SW Sam Jackson Park RoadPortland, OR 97239 · Multnomah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 2

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

DR. BENJAMIN LEWIS HECHLER D.D.S., M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR # 1F
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 660-0320
DAVID GAGNIER MD, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR # 1F
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 681-7043

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 Somtochi Okafor's NPI number?

The NPI number for Somtochi Okafor is 1972132868. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2020.

Where is Somtochi Okafor located?

Somtochi Okafor practices at 40 Duke Medicine Cir # 1F, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 684-3834.

What is Somtochi Okafor's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Somtochi Okafor enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Somtochi Okafor 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 Somtochi Okafor accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Providence Health Plan and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Somtochi Okafor 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 Somtochi Okafor affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Somtochi Okafor is affiliated with Ohsu Hospital And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Somtochi Okafor was last updated on September 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 days 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.