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CHIMALUM RICHARD OKAFOR M.D.
NPI 1982916763
Internal Medicine in Nashville, TN

Active since July 08, 2010PECOS Enrolled
1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD, NASHVILLE, TN 37208(615) 327-6611 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2026, Feb 19, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Chimalum Richard Okafor M.d. NPPES

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

CHIMALUM RICHARD OKAFOR M.D. (NPI 1982916763) is an individual internal medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (49983) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Owensboro.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982916763
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHIMALUM RICHARD OKAFORCredential: M.D.
Location Address1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVDNashville, TN 37208-3599
Mailing Address270 17th St Nw Unit 2413Atlanta, GA 30363-1255 · (646) 573-5431
Phone(615) 327-6611
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1982916763 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 49983✔ Licensed in FL · ME139821✔ Licensed in KY · 45924
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License ME139821 (FL), 45924 (KY), 07716 (GA)
1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD, Nashville, TN 37208
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11201 Pleasant Valley RdOwensboro, KY 42303-9811 · Phone (270) 691-8070

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7100250540KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida 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 (PECOS)

Chimalum Richard 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

12

Medicare enrollment records show Chimalum Okafor reassigns Medicare billing to 12 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Summit Medical Group, PLLC
14 mi
Internal Medicine
1607 WESTGATE CIR STE 200
Brentwood, TN 37027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,003 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659090298 (615) 376-8195
App Of Tennessee Hm, PLLC
46 mi
Hospitalist
2835 HIGHWAY 231 N
Shelbyville, TN 37160
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396160768 (931) 685-5433
Southeastern Physician Services PC
144 mi
Hospitalist
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky and Tennessee enrollments
  • 358 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083835441 (865) 481-1000
Cogent Healthcare Of Tennessee, PC
144 mi
Internal Medicine
400 E TICKLE ST
Dyersburg, TN 38024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 142 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952654246 (731) 285-2410
24 On Physicians, PC
152 mi
Hospitalist
217 S 3RD ST
Danville, KY 40422
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 89 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679522346 (800) 923-2247
Southern Regional Physicians Management Group, LLC
225 mi
Surgery
11 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW
Riverdale, GA 30274
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043677271 (770) 991-8000
Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee PC
229 mi
Hospitalist
600 WILSON CREEK RD
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky and Tennessee enrollments
  • 106 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528433802 (812) 537-1010
Anemonefish Inpatient Services LLC
244 mi
Internal Medicine
5126 HOSPITAL DR NE
Covington, GA 30014
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033514716 (954) 939-5000
Phoebe Gastroenterology Associates
347 mi
Clinic/Center
2740 RAY KNIGHT WAY, STE 100
Albany, GA 31707
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Phoebe Physician Group Inc
  • 1,118 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659627131 (229) 312-0669
Hospital Physician Services Of Florida PA
390 mi
Hospitalist
8383 N DAVIS HWY
Pensacola, FL 32514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 601 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558718635 (850) 494-4000

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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
262 services107 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
104 services102 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
67 services37 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
51 services51 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37208 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
85%98 patients4/55-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 20

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

MRS. TENE HAMILTON FRANKLIN M.S.
Genetic Counselor, MS
1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD, MEHARRY SICKLE CELL CENTER
NASHVILLE, TN 37208
Davidson County (615) 327-6781
DR. SCOTTIE ABRAHAM BUSSELL MD,MPH
Preventive Medicine (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine)
1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD
NASHVILLE, TN 37208
Davidson County (615) 327-6782
LYNDA I NTHIGA DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD
NASHVILLE, TN 37208
Davidson County (615) 327-5547
DR. ESIRI ESIN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD, MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE
NASHVILLE, TN 37208
Davidson County (615) 327-6350
DR. BINITA SATPATHY DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD
NASHVILLE, TN 37208
Davidson County (615) 327-6370
DR. ALLAN JOEL MEJIA PORTILLO MD
General Practice
1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD
NASHVILLE, TN 37208
Davidson County (615) 327-6611
EFEMENA MICHAEL DIEJOMAOH MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD
NASHVILLE, TN 37208
Davidson County (615) 327-6350
MICHELLE KAIMENYI MHS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD
NASHVILLE, TN 37208
Davidson County (615) 327-6000

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 Chimalum Okafor's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chimalum Okafor is 1982916763. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2010.

Where is Chimalum Okafor located?

Chimalum Okafor practices at 1005 Dr Db Todd Jr Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208. The listed phone number is (615) 327-6611.

What is Chimalum Okafor's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Chimalum Okafor enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Chimalum Okafor's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chimalum Okafor reassigns Medicare benefits to 12 organizations: Summit Medical Group, PLLC (Brentwood, TN), App Of Tennessee Hm, PLLC (Shelbyville, TN), Southeastern Physician Services PC (Oak Ridge, TN), Cogent Healthcare Of Tennessee, PC (Dyersburg, TN), 24 On Physicians, PC (Danville, KY) and 7 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Chimalum Okafor's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chimalum Okafor accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Chimalum 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 Chimalum Okafor was last updated on September 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 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.