Bernardine Okpala
NPI 1184284424 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Bowie, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bernardine Okpala is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Bowie, MD (NPI 1184284424).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184284424
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN1007430 (DC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 90 | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 80 | 15 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 54 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 51 | — |
| Prazosin Hcl | 41 | — |
| Olanzapine | 37 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 32 | — |
| Citalopram Hydrobromide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$294 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-06-18
- Last updated
- 2021-12-03
- Certified
- 2021-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bernardine Okpala's NPI number?
- Bernardine Okpala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184284424, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bernardine Okpala's specialty?
- Bernardine Okpala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Bernardine Okpala located?
- Bernardine Okpala's practice location on file with NPPES is 5412 Richardsons Endeavor Dr, Bowie, MD 20720-3395.
- What is Bernardine Okpala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bernardine Okpala is (301) 256-6971.
- Does Bernardine Okpala accept Medicare?
- Bernardine Okpala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bernardine Okpala's NPI active?
- Yes — Bernardine Okpala's NPI (1184284424) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.