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CHUKWUEBUKA OKAFOR M.D.
NPI 1982043154
Pediatrics in Grand Forks, ND

Active since June 20, 2013PECOS Enrolled
1200 S COLUMBIA RD- ALTRU HOSPITAL, GRAND FORKS, ND 58201(701) 780-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 22, 2021, Dec 7, 2020, Jul 31, 2019 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Chukwuebuka Okafor M.d. NPPES

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

CHUKWUEBUKA OKAFOR M.D. (NPI 1982043154) is an individual pediatrics provider in Grand Forks, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (15772) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982043154
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameCHUKWUEBUKA OKAFORCredential: M.D.
Location Address1200 S COLUMBIA RD- ALTRU HOSPITALGrand Forks, ND 58201-4036
Mailing Address2401 Demers AveGrand Forks, ND 58201 · (701) 780-1891
Phone(701) 780-6000
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1982043154 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ND · 15772✔ Licensed in MO · 2016009670
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineTaxonomy 2080N0001X · License 15772 (ND), 2016009670 (MO), 81447-20 (WI)
1200 S COLUMBIA RD- ALTRU HOSPITAL, Grand Forks, ND 58201
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1982043154MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica 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 (PECOS)

Chukwuebuka Okafor M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 58201 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.29 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $24.57 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
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 4

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

HEIDI ANN JESS MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1200 S COLUMBIA RD- ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Grand Forks County (701) 780-1561
KENNETH ADUBA M.D
Internal Medicine
1200 S COLUMBIA RD- ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Grand Forks County (701) 780-6000
CODY GRASSEL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 S COLUMBIA RD- ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Grand Forks County (701) 780-5000
CAROLINE EMILY SCHROEDER AGNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1200 S COLUMBIA RD- ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Grand Forks County (701) 780-5000

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 Chukwuebuka Okafor's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chukwuebuka Okafor is 1982043154. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2013.

Where is Chukwuebuka Okafor located?

Chukwuebuka Okafor practices at 1200 S Columbia Rd- Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND 58201. The listed phone number is (701) 780-6000.

What is Chukwuebuka Okafor's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Chukwuebuka Okafor enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chukwuebuka Okafor is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Chukwuebuka Okafor accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Chukwuebuka 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chukwuebuka Okafor was last updated on January 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.