Chidi Okafor, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Las Vegas, NV

Chidi Okafor, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Nephrology And Endocrine Associates Inc and his current practice location is 1294 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (702) 877-1887.

Chidi Okafor is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 13836) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1063656585.

Contact Information

Chidi Okafor, MD
1294 S Jones Blvd,
Las Vegas, NV 89146-4844
(702) 877-1887
(702) 877-4536

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChidi Okafor
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience23 Years
Location1294 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Chidi Okafor graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063656585
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2009
  • Last Update Date: 01/25/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739350521
  • Enrollment ID: I20110928000279

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chidi Okafor such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063656585NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 13836 (Nevada)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Five Star Dialysis Center (dva)Las vegas, NVDialysis facility
Sunrise Hospital And Medical CenterLas vegas, NVHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nephrology And Endocrine Associates Inc296149932256

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Chidi Okafor allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNephrology & Endocrine Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801886700
PECOS PAC ID: 2961499322
Enrollment ID: O20040428000045

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Chidi Okafor is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Chidi Okafor, MD
1294 S Jones Blvd,
Las Vegas, NV 89146-4844

Ph: (702) 877-1887
Chidi Okafor, MD
1294 S Jones Blvd,
Las Vegas, NV 89146-4844

Ph: (702) 877-1887

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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