Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D.
NPI 1578678868 · Specialist · Pascagoula, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Pascagoula, MS (NPI 1578678868).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578678868
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13816 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
131 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 31 | $164 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 30 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $109–$164 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 75 | 25 |
| 0.9 % Sodium Chloridebrand: Sodium Chloride | 71 | — |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 68 | 12 |
| Cefazolin Sodium | 32 | — |
| Daptomycin | 22 | — |
| Efavirenz/Emtricit/Tenofovr Dfbrand: Efavirenz-Emtric-Tenofov Disop | 22 | — |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 21 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2024-04-12
- Certified
- 2024-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Okechukwu Ekenna's NPI number?
- Okechukwu Ekenna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578678868, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Okechukwu Ekenna's specialty?
- Okechukwu Ekenna is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Okechukwu Ekenna located?
- Okechukwu Ekenna's practice location on file with NPPES is 4300 Hospital St Ste 105, Pascagoula, MS 39581-5308.
- What is Okechukwu Ekenna's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Okechukwu Ekenna is (228) 769-2588.
- Does Okechukwu Ekenna accept Medicare?
- Okechukwu Ekenna is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Okechukwu Ekenna's NPI active?
- Yes — Okechukwu Ekenna's NPI (1578678868) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.