Dr Ikechukwu Okorie, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Hattiesburg, MS

Dr Ikechukwu Okorie, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Inland Family Practice Center Llc, Keystone Hospitalist Services Of Ms Inc, Keystone Medical Services Of Ms Inc and his current practice location is 3700 Hardy St Ste 10, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 544-7212.

Dr Ikechukwu Okorie is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 19875) 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 1265631907.

Contact Information

Dr Ikechukwu Okorie, MD
3700 Hardy St Ste 10,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-1614
(601) 544-7212
(601) 544-7013



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ikechukwu Okorie
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience21 Years
Location3700 Hardy St Ste 10, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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 Ikechukwu Okorie graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265631907
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/23/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709979982
  • Enrollment ID: I20070904000427

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ikechukwu Okorie such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265631907NPI-NPPES
0358841MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 19875 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Walthall County General Hospital CahTylertown, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Inland Family Practice Center Llc45877397503
Keystone Hospitalist Services Of Ms Inc751710386422
Keystone Medical Services Of Ms Inc76180751778

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameKeystone Medical Services Of Ms Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174691059
PECOS PAC ID: 7618075177
Enrollment ID: O20070606000447

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Entity NameInland Family Practice Center Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023276946
PECOS PAC ID: 4587739750
Enrollment ID: O20080822000225

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Entity NameKeystone Hospitalist Services Of Ms Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932447968
PECOS PAC ID: 7517103864
Enrollment ID: O20130411000527

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Ikechukwu Okorie is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ikechukwu Okorie, MD
3700 Hardy St Ste 10,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-1614

Ph: (601) 544-7212
Dr Ikechukwu Okorie, MD
3700 Hardy St Ste 10,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-1614

Ph: (601) 544-7212

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Glenn A Campbell, MD
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Dr. Cierra Celeste Green, M.D.
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Dr. Wayne A Hughes, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 110 Millsaps Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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John Lloyd Martin,
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Practice Location: 7148 U S Highway 98 Ste 101, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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Helen Rachael Gandy Hudson, DO
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 15 Orleans Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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