Joy Okwuwa, M.D
NPI 1194135574 · Nephrology Physician · Midland, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joy Okwuwa, M.D is a Nephrology Physician provider in Midland, TX (NPI 1194135574).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194135574
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R8181 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,552 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 282 | $113 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 240 | $335 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 231 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 200 | $122 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 184 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 122 | 52 |
| Allopurinol | 119 | 41 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 95 | 24 |
| Lisinopril | 86 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 78 | 41 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 75 | 30 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 73 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$156 across 7 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
- 2014-05-06
- Last updated
- 2024-04-19
- Certified
- 2024-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joy Okwuwa's NPI number?
- Joy Okwuwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194135574, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joy Okwuwa's specialty?
- Joy Okwuwa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joy Okwuwa located?
- Joy Okwuwa's practice location on file with NPPES is 3302 W Golf Course Rd Ste 100, Midland, TX 79703-5110.
- What is Joy Okwuwa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joy Okwuwa is (432) 522-2304.
- Does Joy Okwuwa accept Medicare?
- Joy Okwuwa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joy Okwuwa's NPI active?
- Yes — Joy Okwuwa's NPI (1194135574) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.