Ambrose Okonkwo, M.D.
NPI 1720011950 · Family Medicine Physician · Kinston, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ambrose Okonkwo, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Kinston, NC (NPI 1720011950).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720011950
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9900633 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
670 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 | 271 | $122 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 77 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 62 | $171 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 61 | $79 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 57 | $122 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner 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 and |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 172 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 743 | 190 |
| Omeprazole | 517 | 114 |
| Potassium Chloride | 480 | 121 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 443 | 118 |
| Furosemide | 390 | 128 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 388 | 124 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$897 across 47 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
- 2006-07-09
- Last updated
- 2011-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ambrose Okonkwo's NPI number?
- Ambrose Okonkwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720011950, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ambrose Okonkwo's specialty?
- Ambrose Okonkwo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ambrose Okonkwo located?
- Ambrose Okonkwo's practice location on file with NPPES is 2104 N Herritage St, Kinston, NC 28501-2222.
- What is Ambrose Okonkwo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ambrose Okonkwo is (252) 522-3663.
- Does Ambrose Okonkwo accept Medicare?
- Ambrose Okonkwo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ambrose Okonkwo's NPI active?
- Yes — Ambrose Okonkwo's NPI (1720011950) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.