Ogechukwu Okereke
NPI 1518346212 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Palmdale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ogechukwu Okereke is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Palmdale, CA (NPI 1518346212).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518346212
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP126417 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure25% of score
11 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
470 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 | 241 | $81 |
| 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 | 104 | $14 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 53 | $107 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 40 | $62 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 32 | $35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 85 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 203 | 78 |
| Gabapentin | 187 | 67 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 131 | 54 |
| Losartan Potassium | 108 | 39 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 107 | 46 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 90 | 37 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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)
- 146 E Hospital Dr Ste 103Angleton, TX 77515-4170Phone: (979) 864-3034
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-27
- Last updated
- 2025-11-02
- Certified
- 2025-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ogechukwu Okereke's NPI number?
- Ogechukwu Okereke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518346212, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ogechukwu Okereke's specialty?
- Ogechukwu Okereke is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ogechukwu Okereke located?
- Ogechukwu Okereke's practice location on file with NPPES is 37926 47th St E Ste D&g, Palmdale, CA 93552-3272.
- What is Ogechukwu Okereke's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ogechukwu Okereke is (866) 733-5924.
- Does Ogechukwu Okereke accept Medicare?
- Ogechukwu Okereke is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ogechukwu Okereke's NPI active?
- Yes — Ogechukwu Okereke's NPI (1518346212) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.