Dr Ighovwerha Ofotokun, MD - Medicare Infectious Disease in Atlanta, GA

Dr Ighovwerha Ofotokun, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease" physician in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Infectious Disease. He is a member of the group practice Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc and his current practice location is 341 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (404) 616-0659.

Dr Ighovwerha Ofotokun is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 053346) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1104918556.

Contact Information

Dr Ighovwerha Ofotokun, MD
341 Ponce De Leon Avenue,
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 616-0659
(404) 616-0592



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ighovwerha Ofotokun
GenderMale
SpecialityInfectious Disease
Experience34 Years
Location341 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ighovwerha Ofotokun graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104918556
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587830369
  • Enrollment ID: I20111228000440

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ighovwerha Ofotokun such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104918556NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease 053346 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grady Memorial HospitalAtlanta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc4981501814801

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Entity NameEmory Medical Care Foundation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063452381
PECOS PAC ID: 4981501814
Enrollment ID: O20031217000968

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ighovwerha Ofotokun, MD
Emory University School Of Medicine, Dept. Of Medicine, Division Of Infectious Diseases, 69 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr.,
Atlanta, GA 30303

Ph: (404) 616-0659
Dr Ighovwerha Ofotokun, MD
341 Ponce De Leon Avenue,
Atlanta, GA 30308

Ph: (404) 616-0659

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