Izuchukwu Okpara, M.D.
NPI 1184992851 · Surgery Physician · Valencia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Izuchukwu Okpara, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Valencia, CA (NPI 1184992851).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184992851
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R0292 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
50 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 24 | $80 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11043 | 15 | $248 |
| Replacement of Stomach Or Large Bowel Tube Using Fluoroscopic Guidance With Contrast49450 | 11 | $666 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $80–$666 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5430 Arlington AveRiverside, CA 92504-2505Phone: (213) 228-3538Fax: (213) 223-8912
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-12-08
- Last updated
- 2024-05-08
- Certified
- 2024-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Izuchukwu Okpara's NPI number?
- Izuchukwu Okpara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184992851, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Izuchukwu Okpara's specialty?
- Izuchukwu Okpara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Izuchukwu Okpara located?
- Izuchukwu Okpara's practice location on file with NPPES is 28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy Ste 200, Valencia, CA 91355-5090.
- What is Izuchukwu Okpara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Izuchukwu Okpara is (213) 228-3538.
- Does Izuchukwu Okpara accept Medicare?
- Izuchukwu Okpara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Izuchukwu Okpara's NPI active?
- Yes — Izuchukwu Okpara's NPI (1184992851) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.