Obiefuna Okoye, M.D
NPI 1740234434 · Infectious Disease Physician · Lumberton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Obiefuna Okoye, M.D is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Lumberton, NC (NPI 1740234434).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740234434
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 15602R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,464 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 | 709 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 338 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 251 | $159 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 93 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $84 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 157 | 21 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 143 | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 87 | 33 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 85 | 29 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | — |
| Rifampin | 25 | — |
| Azithromycin | 25 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,114 across 59 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
- 2006-05-19
- Last updated
- 2011-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Obiefuna Okoye's NPI number?
- Obiefuna Okoye's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740234434, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Obiefuna Okoye's specialty?
- Obiefuna Okoye is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Obiefuna Okoye located?
- Obiefuna Okoye's practice location on file with NPPES is 395 W 27th St, Lumberton, NC 28358-3018.
- What is Obiefuna Okoye's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Obiefuna Okoye is (910) 738-3434.
- Does Obiefuna Okoye accept Medicare?
- Obiefuna Okoye is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Obiefuna Okoye's NPI active?
- Yes — Obiefuna Okoye's NPI (1740234434) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.