Ikenna Chidume Okereke, - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Detroit, MI

Ikenna Chidume Okereke, is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Detroit, Michigan. He went to Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Henry Ford Medical Group and his current practice location is 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 653-6568.

Ikenna Chidume Okereke is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301505046) 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 1194980219.

Contact Information

Ikenna Chidume Okereke,
2799 W Grand Blvd,
Detroit, MI 48202-2689
(800) 653-6568
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Physician's Profile

Full NameIkenna Chidume Okereke
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience25 Years
Location2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, Michigan
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:
  • Ikenna Chidume Okereke attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194980219
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/29/2008
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224190764
  • Enrollment ID: I20210726001135

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ikenna Chidume Okereke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194980219NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 01065651A (Indiana)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 4301505046 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Henry Ford Wyandotte HospitalWyandotte, MIHospital
Henry Ford HospitalDetroit, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Henry Ford Medical Group05471783112104

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. Ikenna Chidume Okereke allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHenry Ford Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134144801
PECOS PAC ID: 0547178311
Enrollment ID: O20031105000139

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. Ikenna Chidume Okereke 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
Ikenna Chidume Okereke,
1 Ford Pl Ste 2e,
Detroit, MI 48202-3450

Ph: (313) 874-4806
Ikenna Chidume Okereke,
2799 W Grand Blvd,
Detroit, MI 48202-2689

Ph: (800) 653-6568

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