Joy Okwuwa, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Midland, TX

Joy Okwuwa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Midland, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. She is a member of the group practice Midland Kidney Care Pllc, New Mexico Kidney Care Llc and her current practice location is 3302 W Golf Course Rd Ste 100, Midland, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (432) 522-2304.

Joy Okwuwa is licensed to practice in Texas (license number R8181) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1194135574.

Contact Information

Joy Okwuwa, MD
3302 W Golf Course Rd Ste 100,
Midland, TX 79703-5110
(432) 522-2304
(432) 522-2307



Physician's Profile

Full NameJoy Okwuwa
GenderFemale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience18 Years
Location3302 W Golf Course Rd Ste 100, Midland, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joy Okwuwa graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194135574
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/06/2014
  • Last Update Date: 04/19/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456641026
  • Enrollment ID: I20190813001474

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joy Okwuwa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194135574NPI-NPPES
1194135574MedicaidTX
403209601MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology R8181 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fresenius Medical Care Permian BasinMidland, TXDialysis facility
Fresenius Medical Care Desert Milagro Dialysis CenterOdessa, TXDialysis facility
West Texas Dialysis CenterBig spring, TXDialysis facility
Midland Memorial HospitalMidland, TXHospital
Medical Center HospitalOdessa, TXHospital
Odessa Regional Medical CenterOdessa, TXHospital
Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County HoAndrews, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Midland Kidney Care Pllc73152484083
New Mexico Kidney Care Llc84263101523

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMidland Kidney Care Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881067973
PECOS PAC ID: 7315248408
Enrollment ID: O20151215000388

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joy Okwuwa, MD
3302 W Golf Course Rd Ste 100,
Midland, TX 79703-5110

Ph: (432) 522-2304
Joy Okwuwa, MD
3302 W Golf Course Rd Ste 100,
Midland, TX 79703-5110

Ph: (432) 522-2304

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Midland, TX

Dr. Ravi C Borra, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 432-262-3880    
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarva, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4214 Andrews Hwy, Suite 203, Midland, TX 79703
Phone: 432-697-1000    Fax: 432-697-6000
Stephen P Bartold, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4907 Polo Pkwy, Midland, TX 79705
Phone: 432-570-1518    Fax: 432-687-6299
Dr. Govind Bhogilal Patel, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4214 Andrews Hwy, Suite 203, Midland, TX 79703
Phone: 432-697-1000    Fax: 432-697-6000
Phillip Hyunsuk Chae, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Pkwy Ste 100, Craddick Medical Office Bldg., Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-687-1949    Fax: 432-687-4251
David P. Haynie, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4214 Andrews Hwy Ste 109, Midland, TX 79703
Phone: 432-221-2200    Fax: 432-221-3595
Nick Azarov, MD
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