Charles N Okolo, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in East Point, GA

Charles N Okolo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in East Point, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. His current practice location is 1151 Cleveland Ave, Suite D, East Point, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (404) 761-7949.

Charles N Okolo is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 048686) 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 1104897024.

Contact Information

Charles N Okolo, MD
1151 Cleveland Ave, Suite D,
East Point, GA 30344-3600
(404) 761-7949
(404) 761-7386

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCharles N Okolo
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience40 Years
Location1151 Cleveland Ave, East Point, Georgia
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:
  • Charles N Okolo graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104897024
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/05/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567369028
  • Enrollment ID: I20031216000426

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Charles N Okolo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104897024NPI-NPPES
000893483CMedicaidGA
20-0235522OtherGATAX ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 048686 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southern Regional Medical CenterRiverdale, GAHospital

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. Charles N Okolo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Atlanta Digestive Diseases Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841460490
PECOS PAC ID: 5597662056
Enrollment ID: O20031215000311

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. Charles N Okolo 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
Charles N Okolo, MD
1151 Cleveland Ave, Suite D,
East Point, GA 30344-3600

Ph: (404) 761-7949
Charles N Okolo, MD
1151 Cleveland Ave, Suite D,
East Point, GA 30344-3600

Ph: (404) 761-7949

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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