Josephine Okwechime, MD
NPI 1952592156 · Dermatology Physician · Kokomo, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Josephine Okwechime, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Kokomo, IN (NPI 1952592156).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952592156
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01052094A (IN)
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
18 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
5,369 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,181 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 819 | $88 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 599 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 545 | $175 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 266 | $124 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 167 | 102 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 156 | 83 |
| Finasteride | 86 | 29 |
| Cephalexin | 84 | 70 |
| Ketoconazole | 69 | 39 |
| Metronidazole | 57 | 34 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 45 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 45 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,858 across 98 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
- 2007-08-05
- Last updated
- 2012-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Josephine Okwechime's NPI number?
- Josephine Okwechime's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952592156, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Josephine Okwechime's specialty?
- Josephine Okwechime is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Josephine Okwechime located?
- Josephine Okwechime's practice location on file with NPPES is 1542 S Dixon Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902-7318.
- What is Josephine Okwechime's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Josephine Okwechime is (765) 450-7314.
- Does Josephine Okwechime accept Medicare?
- Josephine Okwechime is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Josephine Okwechime's NPI active?
- Yes — Josephine Okwechime's NPI (1952592156) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.