Shuaib O Okponobi, MD - Medicare Pathology in Pittsburgh, PA

Shuaib O Okponobi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Allegheny Clinic and his current practice location is 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 359-6886.

Shuaib O Okponobi is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD448454) 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 1821221789.

Contact Information

Shuaib O Okponobi, MD
320 E North Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756
(412) 359-6886
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Physician's Profile

Full NameShuaib O Okponobi
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience22 Years
Location320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Shuaib O Okponobi graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821221789
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/26/2009
  • Last Update Date: 10/02/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557674496
  • Enrollment ID: I20150721001363

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shuaib O Okponobi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821221789NPI-NPPES
1030340500001MedicaidPA
0136818MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MD448454 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
West Penn HospitalPittsburgh, PAHospital
Allegheny General HospitalPittsburgh, PAHospital
Jefferson HospitalJefferson hills, PAHospital
Forbes HospitalMonroeville, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Allegheny Clinic53956495861959

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. Shuaib O Okponobi allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAllegheny Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073081493
PECOS PAC ID: 5395649586
Enrollment ID: O20040310000602
Entity NameSteward Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902347438
PECOS PAC ID: 2860688728
Enrollment ID: O20170524000169

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. Shuaib O Okponobi 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
Shuaib O Okponobi, MD
320 E North Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756

Ph: (412) 359-6886
Shuaib O Okponobi, MD
320 E North Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756

Ph: (412) 359-6886

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