Physician Profile

Chukwudi Okafor, MD

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About Dr. Okafor

Based in Lynchburg, VA, Chukwudi Okafor, MD is listed in the NPI registry under psychiatry. According to Medicare claims data, Chukwudi cared for 43 Medicare patients across 96 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes. NPI 1184117970 identifies this record in the national registry.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2016

Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

VA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 0101274284As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1184117970Issued 2018

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Okafor's specialty?

Dr. Okafor is a psychiatrist in Lynchburg, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Okafor?

Dr. Okafor is listed at 3300 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Okafor?

The number on file is (434) 200-5999. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Okafor's NPI number?

Dr. Okafor's National Provider Identifier is 1184117970. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Okafor's medical education?

Dr. Okafor attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Okafor been practicing?

Dr. Okafor has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Okafor known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Okafor the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Okafor confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Okafor. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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