Lawrence Okafor, M.D.
NPI 1285649012 · Internal Medicine Physician · South Holland, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Okafor, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in South Holland, IL (NPI 1285649012).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285649012
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-050121 (IL)
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
19 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
250 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 162 | $130 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 50 | $8 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 23 | $133 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $91 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$133 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 633 | 196 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 524 | 148 |
| Losartan Potassium | 359 | 107 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 300 | 66 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 249 | 78 |
| Glipizide | 229 | 65 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$190 across 10 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
- 2006-07-30
- Last updated
- 2012-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Okafor's NPI number?
- Lawrence Okafor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285649012, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Okafor's specialty?
- Lawrence Okafor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Okafor located?
- Lawrence Okafor's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 W 162nd St, South Holland, IL 60473-2003.
- What is Lawrence Okafor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Okafor is (708) 210-0613.
- Does Lawrence Okafor accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Okafor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Okafor's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Okafor's NPI (1285649012) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.