Dr Emeka O Ofobike, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Yuma, AZ

Dr Emeka O Ofobike, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Yuma, Arizona. He went to Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Yuma Regional Medical Center and his current practice location is 2460 S Parkview Loop Ste 3, Yuma, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 336-7846.

Dr Emeka O Ofobike is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 57287) 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 1033394184.

Contact Information

Dr Emeka O Ofobike, MD
2460 S Parkview Loop Ste 3,
Yuma, AZ 85364-5357
(928) 336-7846
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Emeka O Ofobike
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location2460 S Parkview Loop Ste 3, Yuma, Arizona
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 Emeka O Ofobike attended and graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033394184
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/08/2008
  • Last Update Date: 11/21/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951589340
  • Enrollment ID: I20190304002933

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Emeka O Ofobike such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033394184NPI-NPPES
474097MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 57287 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Yuma Regional Medical CenterYuma, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Yuma Regional Medical Center2062314826288

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 Emeka O Ofobike allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameYuma Regional Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194706655
PECOS PAC ID: 2062314826
Enrollment ID: O20040122000526

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 Emeka O Ofobike 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 Emeka O Ofobike, MD
2400 S Avenue A,
Yuma, AZ 85364-7170

Ph: (928) 336-1801
Dr Emeka O Ofobike, MD
2460 S Parkview Loop Ste 3,
Yuma, AZ 85364-5357

Ph: (928) 336-7846

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