David O Okonkwo, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Pittsburgh, PA

David O Okonkwo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Novacare Outpatient Rehabilitation East Inc, University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and his current practice location is 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 647-2100.

David O Okonkwo is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD428320) 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 1447204854.

Contact Information

David O Okonkwo, MD
200 Lothrop St,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2546
(412) 647-2100
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid O Okonkwo
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience24 Years
Location200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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:
  • David O Okonkwo graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447204854
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012928120
  • Enrollment ID: I20060605000201

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David O Okonkwo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447204854NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery MD428320 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, PAHospital
Upmc St MargaretPittsburgh, PAHospital
Upmc PassavantPittsburgh, PAHospital
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health SystemPittsburgh, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Novacare Outpatient Rehabilitation East Inc3678480290617
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians87299902393721

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. David O Okonkwo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619935004
PECOS PAC ID: 8729990239
Enrollment ID: O20040308000883

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. David O Okonkwo 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
David O Okonkwo, MD
200 Lothrop St,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2546

Ph: (412) 647-2100
David O Okonkwo, MD
200 Lothrop St,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2546

Ph: (412) 647-2100

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