Blessing Okoronkwo, M.D.
NPI 1720298136 · Nephrology Physician · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Blessing Okoronkwo, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Saint Clair Shores, MI (NPI 1720298136).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720298136
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301084051 (MI)
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
19 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
1,250 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 | 713 | $84 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 156 | $4 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 113 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 96 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 80 | $135 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 309 | 96 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 114 | 34 |
| Carvedilol | 96 | 26 |
| Bumetanide | 93 | 24 |
| Allopurinol | 83 | 28 |
| Furosemide | 81 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 62 | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 59 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$907 across 44 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
- 2007-05-23
- Last updated
- 2016-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Blessing Okoronkwo's NPI number?
- Blessing Okoronkwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720298136, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Blessing Okoronkwo's specialty?
- Blessing Okoronkwo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Blessing Okoronkwo located?
- Blessing Okoronkwo's practice location on file with NPPES is 29001 Harper Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-2711.
- What is Blessing Okoronkwo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Blessing Okoronkwo is (586) 778-0664.
- Does Blessing Okoronkwo accept Medicare?
- Blessing Okoronkwo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Blessing Okoronkwo's NPI active?
- Yes — Blessing Okoronkwo's NPI (1720298136) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.