Cornelius S Okonkwo, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Gastonia, NC

Cornelius S Okonkwo, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Gastonia, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 2101 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 867-8855.

Cornelius S Okonkwo is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number ) 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 1134235369.

Contact Information

Cornelius S Okonkwo, DO
2101 W Franklin Blvd,
Gastonia, NC 28052-1338
(704) 867-8855
(704) 867-1414

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCornelius S Okonkwo
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience30 Years
Location2101 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina
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:
  • Cornelius S Okonkwo graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134235369
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678616471
  • Enrollment ID: I20100202000480

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Cornelius S Okonkwo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134235369NPI-NPPES
89129N7MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NCHospital

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. Cornelius S Okonkwo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolina Mercy Medical Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104154988
PECOS PAC ID: 5395888192
Enrollment ID: O20100202000492

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. Cornelius S 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
Cornelius S Okonkwo, DO
2101 W Franklin Blvd,
Gastonia, NC 28052-1338

Ph: (704) 867-8855
Cornelius S Okonkwo, DO
2101 W Franklin Blvd,
Gastonia, NC 28052-1338

Ph: (704) 867-8855

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