Physician Profile
Izuchukwu D. Okpara, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Okpara
Izuchukwu D. Okpara, M.D. practices general surgery in Valencia, CA. Izuchukwu is a 2011 graduate of University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Izuchukwu is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Izuchukwu provided 50 services to 44 patients. The services billed most often include residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, and replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184992851.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (213) 228-3538
- Email not available
Practice Locations
28212 KELLY JOHNSON PKWY STE 200
Valencia, CA 91355
5430 Arlington Ave
Riverside, CA 92504
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal abscess
- Rectal prolapse
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
- Diverticulitis
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Peritonitis
Gallbladder and biliary
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Biliary dyskinesia
Hernia and abdominal wall
- Belly-button hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Groin hernia
- Hiatal hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Ventral hernia
Skin and soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Lipoma
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
- Soft-tissue mass
Abdominal
Abdominal wall
Breast
- Benign breast disease
- Breast abscess
- Gynecomastia
Colorectal
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hernia
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Sports Hernia
- Strangulated Hernia
Infections
Lymphatic
Oncology
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
Hernia repair
- Laparoscopic groin-hernia repair
- Robotic hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal wall
- Abdominal Muscle Separation Repair
Access and nutrition
- Jejunostomy feeding-tube placement
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Surgery
Colorectal
Colorectal surgery
- Colostomy Surgery
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Ostomy reversal
Digestive procedures
- Achalasia Surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
Endocrine surgery
- Partial Thyroid Removal
Gastrointestinal
Hernia surgery
- Sports hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
Surgical Oncology
Surgical procedures
Vascular Access
Wound care
- Wound cleaning and debridement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
50 services · 44 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
15 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast | Procedure | 49450 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99348 |
24 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Valencia 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2011 at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Izuchukwu D. Okpara's specialty?
Izuchukwu D. Okpara is a general surgeon in Valencia, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Izuchukwu D. Okpara?
Izuchukwu D. Okpara is listed at 28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy Ste 200, Valencia, CA 91355. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Izuchukwu D. Okpara?
The number on file is (213) 228-3538. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Izuchukwu D. Okpara?
Izuchukwu D. Okpara's National Provider Identifier is 1184992851. 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 Izuchukwu D. Okpara's education?
Izuchukwu D. Okpara attended University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Izuchukwu D. Okpara have?
Izuchukwu D. Okpara has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Izuchukwu D. Okpara known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Izuchukwu D. Okpara performs procedures including removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Izuchukwu D. Okpara's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Izuchukwu D. Okpara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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