Francis Okonkwo, MD
NPI 1699979526 · Hospitalist Physician · Plano, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francis Okonkwo, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Plano, TX (NPI 1699979526).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699979526
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-6725 (AR)
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
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
728 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 220 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 182 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 162 | $165 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 80 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 39 | $109 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 34 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 34 | 22 |
| Cefdinir | 26 | 26 |
| Sucralfate | 24 | 15 |
| Carvedilol | 23 | 15 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 22 | 14 |
| Furosemide | 20 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-13
- Last updated
- 2011-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francis Okonkwo's NPI number?
- Francis Okonkwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699979526, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francis Okonkwo's specialty?
- Francis Okonkwo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francis Okonkwo located?
- Francis Okonkwo's practice location on file with NPPES is 6201 Chapel Hill Blvd, Plano, TX 75093-8880.
- What is Francis Okonkwo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francis Okonkwo is (469) 348-8859.
- Does Francis Okonkwo accept Medicare?
- Francis Okonkwo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francis Okonkwo's NPI active?
- Yes — Francis Okonkwo's NPI (1699979526) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.