Physician Profile
Ngozi Okoba, M.D
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Okoba
Ngozi Okoba, M.D is a healthcare provider in Olmito, TX specializing in nephrology. According to Medicare claims data, Ngozi cared for 1,337 Medicare patients across 14,286 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, and insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist. This provider record is associated with NPI 1679990360.
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
- (956) 982-4484
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8015 N EXPRESSWAY 77
Olmito, TX 78575
942 Wildrose Ln
Brownsville, TX 78520
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
- Chronic kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
Acid-base disorders
- Acid in blood
Anatomical conditions
- Shrinking kidneys
- Single kidney health
Autoimmune conditions
- IgA kidney disease
- Lupus kidney disease
Blood disorders
- Anemia from kidney disease
Blood pressure
- Resistant hypertension
Cysts and growths
- Kidney Cyst
Diabetes complications
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Dialysis complications
- Dialysis Low Blood Pressure
Electrolyte disorders
- High calcium
- High Magnesium
- High phosphorus
- Low Magnesium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Fluid retention
- Excess fluid buildup
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Genetic disorders
- Inherited kidney disease
- Polycystic kidney disease
Hormone disorders
- Overactive parathyroid from kidney disease
Infections
- Kidney infection
Inflammatory conditions
- FSGS
- Membranous kidney disease
- Minimal change disease
Kidney damage
- Kidney damage from medications
- Kidney Scarring
Kidney failure
- Acute kidney injury
Kidney filter diseases
- C3 Glomerulopathy
Lab abnormalities
- High BUN levels
- High creatinine levels
- Low filtration rate
Metabolic disorders
- Gout
Multi-organ conditions
- Heart And Kidney Failure
Structural kidney issues
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesicoureteral reflux
Symptoms
- Flank pain
Urine abnormalities
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney Disease
Urine symptoms
- Foamy Urine
- Waking Up to Pee
Vascular conditions
- Narrow kidney artery
Vascular kidney issues
- Kidney Blood Clot
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Consultations
- Kidney Medication Safety Review
- Kidney specialist second opinion
Diagnostic tests
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Diagnostics
- Genetic testing for kidney disease
- Kidney biopsy
Dialysis
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Overnight Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
- Kidney Disease Diet Planning
Imaging
- Blood flow test for kidneys
- Fistula ultrasound
- Kidney CT Scan
- Kidney MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
Infusions
- Immune therapy for kidney inflammation
- Iron Infusion
Interventional procedures
- Kidney cyst drainage
- Renal artery stenting
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
- Home dialysis training
Prevention
- Kidney Stone Prevention Evaluation
Procedures
- High Blood Pressure Nerve Treatment
Specialized therapies
- Extracorporeal fluid removal
- Plasmapheresis
Supportive care
- Supportive Kidney Care Without Dialysis
Surgical procedures
- Dialysis access surgery
Transplant care
- Anti-Rejection Medication Monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Living kidney donor evaluation
Vascular access
- Belly catheter placement
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Dialysis fistula declotting
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14,286 services · 1,337 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
230 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
203 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
122 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
66 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube | Procedure | 36905 |
51 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36581 |
29 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
26 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older | Procedure | 36573 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
19 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of vein with review by radiologist, initial vein | Procedure | 37248 |
18 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ngozi Okoba?
Ngozi Okoba is a kidney specialist in Olmito, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
What is Ngozi Okoba's address?
Ngozi Okoba is listed at 8015 N Expressway 77, Olmito, TX 78575. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ngozi Okoba?
The number on file is (956) 982-4484. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Ngozi Okoba's NPI number?
Ngozi Okoba's National Provider Identifier is 1679990360. 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
Where did Ngozi Okoba train?
Ngozi Okoba attended Other, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ngozi Okoba been practicing?
Ngozi Okoba has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ngozi Okoba perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ngozi Okoba performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch and insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ngozi Okoba confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ngozi Okoba. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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