Dr Donald O Okeakpu, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Phenix City, AL

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Dr Donald O Okeakpu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Phenix City, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1977 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Correct Care, Inc. and his current practice location is 4401 Riverchase Dr, Phenix City, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 732-3000.

Dr Donald O Okeakpu is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number MD30981) 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 1740366400.

Contact Information

Dr Donald O Okeakpu, MD
4401 Riverchase Dr,
Phenix City, AL 36867-7483
(334) 732-3000
Not Available

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Donald O Okeakpu
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience48 Years
Location4401 Riverchase Dr, Phenix City, Alabama
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:
  • Dr Donald O Okeakpu graduated from medical school in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740366400
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/09/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638196215
  • Enrollment ID: I20110822000457

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Donald O Okeakpu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740366400NPI-NPPES
1740366400MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism MD30981 (Alabama)Primary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine MD30981 (Alabama)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jack Hughston Memorial HospitalPhenix city, ALHospital
D W Mcmillan Memorial HospitalBrewton, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Correct Care, Inc.862898099271

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 Donald O Okeakpu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of South Alabama
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992746838
PECOS PAC ID: 3072425149
Enrollment ID: O20040115000773
Entity NameCorrect Care, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215987441
PECOS PAC ID: 8628980992
Enrollment ID: O20040615000906
Entity NameProfessional Resources Management Of Crenshaw Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750480406
PECOS PAC ID: 8325006604
Enrollment ID: O20050103000959
Entity NameAlabama Em-i Medical Services Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013304336
PECOS PAC ID: 9234042011
Enrollment ID: O20081202000141
Entity NameApp Of Alabama Ed Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659646040
PECOS PAC ID: 3577725068
Enrollment ID: O20120430000174
Entity NameAlabama Emergency Physician Partners, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891031894
PECOS PAC ID: 4082868641
Enrollment ID: O20130206000466
Entity NameNes Tennessee, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437606605
PECOS PAC ID: 3678472040
Enrollment ID: O20161031002328
Entity NameErx-bama, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992462790
PECOS PAC ID: 9931592946
Enrollment ID: O20220215000199
Entity NameCrestwood Hb Medical Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548940497
PECOS PAC ID: 2163876491
Enrollment ID: O20230920003115
Entity NameFlowers Hb Medical Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972283828
PECOS PAC ID: 6305290990
Enrollment ID: O20231002000205
Entity NameIch Er Services Of Alabama, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245088236
PECOS PAC ID: 2365988185
Enrollment ID: O20240729000849

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 Donald O Okeakpu 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 Donald O Okeakpu, MD
6600 Sugarloaf Pkwy Ste 400,
Duluth, GA 30097-4452

Ph: (321) 507-5803		Dr Donald O Okeakpu, MD
4401 Riverchase Dr,
Phenix City, AL 36867-7483

Ph: (334) 732-3000

Reviews and Comments


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