Dr Ernest T Okeke, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Selma, AL

Dr Ernest T Okeke, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Selma, Alabama. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 901 Jeff Davis Ave, Suite A, Selma, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 875-9472.

Dr Ernest T Okeke is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 10336) 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 1386793131.

Contact Information

Dr Ernest T Okeke, MD
901 Jeff Davis Ave, Suite A,
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-9472
(334) 872-4665

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ernest T Okeke
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience47 Years
Location901 Jeff Davis Ave, Selma, 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 Ernest T Okeke attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386793131
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/15/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496929374
  • Enrollment ID: I20111111000416

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ernest T Okeke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386793131NPI-NPPES
51010696OtherALBCBS OF ALABAMA
000010696MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 10336 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway CampusSelma, ALHospital

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 Ernest T Okeke 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 Ernest T Okeke, MD
901 Jeff Davis Ave, Suite A,
Selma, AL 36701

Ph: (334) 875-9472
Dr Ernest T Okeke, MD
901 Jeff Davis Ave, Suite A,
Selma, AL 36701

Ph: (334) 875-9472

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