Samuel Okonta, MD
NPI 1295772648 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Laurelton, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Okonta, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Laurelton, NY (NPI 1295772648).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295772648
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 177073 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
400 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 207 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 99 | $143 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 47 | $114 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 33 | $165 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 14 | $82 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $82–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 94 | 88 |
| Ibuprofen | 37 | 36 |
| Azithromycin | 34 | 33 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 18 | 18 |
| Cephalexin | 17 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin | 15 | 15 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 15 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-01
- Last updated
- 2016-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Okonta's NPI number?
- Samuel Okonta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295772648, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Okonta's specialty?
- Samuel Okonta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Okonta located?
- Samuel Okonta's practice location on file with NPPES is 21714 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, NY 11413-1917.
- What is Samuel Okonta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Okonta is (718) 712-1428.
- Does Samuel Okonta accept Medicare?
- Samuel Okonta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Okonta's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Okonta's NPI (1295772648) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.