Obianuju Okocha, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Aurora, CO

Obianuju Okocha, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Aurora, Colorado. She graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and her current practice location is 12631 E. 17th Ave, Ao1 8202, University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (303) 724-1751.

Obianuju Okocha is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 46848) 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 1851438139.

Contact Information

Obianuju Okocha, MD
12631 E. 17th Ave, Ao1 8202, University Of Colorado School Of Medicine,
Aurora, CO 80045-0001
(303) 724-1751
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Physician's Profile

Full NameObianuju Okocha
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience20 Years
Location12631 E. 17th Ave, Ao1 8202, Aurora, Colorado
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:
  • Obianuju Okocha graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851438139
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395892657
  • Enrollment ID: I20090402000620

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Obianuju Okocha such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851438139NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 46848 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation45875768143352

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. Obianuju Okocha allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNorthwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346235314
PECOS PAC ID: 4587576814
Enrollment ID: O20031105000541

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. Obianuju Okocha 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
Obianuju Okocha, MD
12631 East 17th Avenue, Ao18202,
Aurora, CO 80045

Ph: (303) 724-1751
Obianuju Okocha, MD
12631 E. 17th Ave, Ao1 8202, University Of Colorado School Of Medicine,
Aurora, CO 80045-0001

Ph: (303) 724-1751

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