Chinelo Okpalaeze, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Copperas Cove, TX

Chinelo Okpalaeze, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Copperas Cove, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Second Texas Optometric Pc, Temple Optometrists Pc and her current practice location is 98 Cove Terrace Shopping Ctr, Copperas Cove, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 542-2020.

Chinelo Okpalaeze is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 10175T) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1376138636.

Contact Information

Chinelo Okpalaeze, OD
98 Cove Terrace Shopping Ctr,
Copperas Cove, TX 76522-2275
(254) 542-2020
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChinelo Okpalaeze
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience5 Years
Location98 Cove Terrace Shopping Ctr, Copperas Cove, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Chinelo Okpalaeze graduated from medical school in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376138636
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/08/2021
  • Last Update Date: 03/08/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779983051
  • Enrollment ID: I20210608000967

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chinelo Okpalaeze such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376138636NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 10175T (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Second Texas Optometric Pc63052066735
Temple Optometrists Pc80220045977

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. Chinelo Okpalaeze allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameTemple Optometrists Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932283710
PECOS PAC ID: 8022004597
Enrollment ID: O20040421000712
Provider NameSecond Texas Optometric Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487378162
PECOS PAC ID: 6305206673
Enrollment ID: O20230718002898
Provider NameFirst Texas Optometric Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235854746
PECOS PAC ID: 4284095738
Enrollment ID: O20230731002150

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. Chinelo Okpalaeze 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
Chinelo Okpalaeze, OD
3508 Taylor Falls Dr,
Pflugerville, TX 78660-5516

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Chinelo Okpalaeze, OD
98 Cove Terrace Shopping Ctr,
Copperas Cove, TX 76522-2275

Ph: (254) 542-2020

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