Dr Catherine N Okoronkwo, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Irving, TX

Dr Catherine N Okoronkwo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Irving, Texas. She went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. Her current practice location is 1711 W. Irving Blvd, Ste 151, Irving, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 254-7272.

Dr Catherine N Okoronkwo is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K2252) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1447343017.

Contact Information

Dr Catherine N Okoronkwo, MD
1711 W. Irving Blvd, Ste 151,
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 254-7272
(972) 254-7575

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Catherine N Okoronkwo
GenderFemale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience36 Years
Location1711 W. Irving Blvd, Irving, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Catherine N Okoronkwo attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447343017
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/22/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375644818
  • Enrollment ID: I20110207000390

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Catherine N Okoronkwo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447343017NPI-NPPES
127465604MedicaidTX
0080MSOtherTXBLUECROSS BLUESHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine K2252 (Texas)Primary

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. Dr Catherine N Okoronkwo allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameKelsom Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104840594
PECOS PAC ID: 1254391857
Enrollment ID: O20050526000628

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. Dr Catherine N Okoronkwo 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
Dr Catherine N Okoronkwo, MD
1711 W. Irving Blvd, Ste 151,
Irving, TX 75061

Ph: (972) 254-7272
Dr Catherine N Okoronkwo, MD
1711 W. Irving Blvd, Ste 151,
Irving, TX 75061

Ph: (972) 254-7272

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