Dr Henry Tobechi Okafor, MD - Medicare Urology in Chattanooga, TN

Dr Henry Tobechi Okafor, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology - Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority, Erlanger Health and his current practice location is 979 E 3rd St Ste C-925, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 778-5910.

Dr Henry Tobechi Okafor is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 55477) 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 1225263254.

Contact Information

Dr Henry Tobechi Okafor, MD
979 E 3rd St Ste C-925,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136
(423) 778-5910
(423) 778-5915

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Henry Tobechi Okafor
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience15 Years
Location979 E 3rd St Ste C-925, Chattanooga, Tennessee
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 Henry Tobechi Okafor attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225263254
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/19/2009
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436451416
  • Enrollment ID: I20170728002434

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Henry Tobechi Okafor such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225263254NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 55477 (Tennessee)Secondary
2088F0040XUrology - Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery 55477 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority0547179731156
Erlanger Health1153780226352

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 Henry Tobechi Okafor allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154751931
PECOS PAC ID: 0547179731
Enrollment ID: O20040302001086
Entity NameErlanger Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477256303
PECOS PAC ID: 1153780226
Enrollment ID: O20230707000849

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 Henry Tobechi Okafor 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 Henry Tobechi Okafor, MD
975 East Third Street, Attn: Provider Enrollment,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2147

Ph: (423) 778-5910
Dr Henry Tobechi Okafor, MD
979 E 3rd St Ste C-925,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136

Ph: (423) 778-5910

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