Ruth Okpara, NP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Allen, TX

Ruth Okpara, NP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Allen, Texas. She graduated from nursing school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Minuteclinic Diagnostic Of Texas Llc and her current practice location is 150 E Stacy Rd, Allen, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (469) 342-2016.

Ruth Okpara is licensed to practice in Texas (license number AP128630) 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 1598140196.

Contact Information

Ruth Okpara, NP
150 E Stacy Rd,
Allen, TX 75002-8756
(469) 342-2016
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Provider's Profile

Full NameRuth Okpara
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience9 Years
Location150 E Stacy Rd, Allen, 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:
  • Ruth Okpara graduated from nursing school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598140196
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/23/2015
  • Last Update Date: 11/23/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365757135
  • Enrollment ID: I20150824000804

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ruth Okpara such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598140196NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family AP128630 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Minuteclinic Diagnostic Of Texas Llc7416039177272

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. Ruth Okpara allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMinuteclinic Diagnostic Of Texas Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609076330
PECOS PAC ID: 7416039177
Enrollment ID: O20080204000113
Entity NameMinuteclinic Telehealth Services Of Texas Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922564301
PECOS PAC ID: 8921437427
Enrollment ID: O20200404000028

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. Ruth Okpara 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
Ruth Okpara, NP
8016 Stonehill Dr,
Plano, TX 75025-2564

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Ruth Okpara, NP
150 E Stacy Rd,
Allen, TX 75002-8756

Ph: (469) 342-2016

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