Luwanga Okoro, D.O
NPI 1689673683 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nuclear Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luwanga Okoro, D.O is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1689673683).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689673683
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C20007607 (DE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
2,374 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 35 Minutes99232 | 637 | $78 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 407 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 319 | $64 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 251 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 245 | $125 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 401 | 124 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 218 | 84 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 196 | 50 |
| Furosemide | 153 | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 129 | 51 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 117 | 43 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 117 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$755 across 43 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
- 2005-07-20
- Last updated
- 2015-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luwanga Okoro's NPI number?
- Luwanga Okoro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689673683, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luwanga Okoro's specialty?
- Luwanga Okoro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luwanga Okoro located?
- Luwanga Okoro's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 E 86th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410-6258.
- What is Luwanga Okoro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luwanga Okoro is (219) 649-2750.
- Does Luwanga Okoro accept Medicare?
- Luwanga Okoro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luwanga Okoro's NPI active?
- Yes — Luwanga Okoro's NPI (1689673683) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.