George Okafor, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Conyers, GA

George Okafor, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Conyers, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 1275 Parker Rd Se, Conyers, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 929-8100.

George Okafor is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 037036) 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 1710909817.

Contact Information

George Okafor, MD
1275 Parker Rd Se,
Conyers, GA 30094-5957
(770) 929-8100
(770) 929-3485

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGeorge Okafor
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience41 Years
Location1275 Parker Rd Se, Conyers, 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:
  • George Okafor graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710909817
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042483067
  • Enrollment ID: I20111107000669

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George Okafor such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710909817NPI-NPPES
0056565672HMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 037036 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Piedmont Rockdale HospitalConyers, GAHospital
Piedmont Newton HospitalCovington, 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. George Okafor allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeorgeia Internal Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144499021
PECOS PAC ID: 7012180037
Enrollment ID: O20111107000690

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. George 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
George Okafor, MD
1275 Parker Rd,
Conyers, GA 30094

Ph: (770) 929-8100
George Okafor, MD
1275 Parker Rd Se,
Conyers, GA 30094-5957

Ph: (770) 929-8100

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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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