Mr Richard Chima Okafor, - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Round Rock, TX

Mr Richard Chima Okafor, is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Round Rock, Texas. He went to Morehouse School Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Scott And White Clinic, Legacy Healthcare Services Inc, Practice Associates Medical Group and his current practice location is 300 University Blvd, Round Rock, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (512) 509-0100.

Mr Richard Chima Okafor is licensed to practice in Texas (license number S1880) 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 1184972366.

Contact Information

Mr Richard Chima Okafor,
300 University Blvd,
Round Rock, TX 78665-1032
(512) 509-0100
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Richard Chima Okafor
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience11 Years
Location300 University Blvd, Round Rock, Texas
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:
  • Mr Richard Chima Okafor attended and graduated from Morehouse School Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184972366
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/20/2012
  • Last Update Date: 02/14/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739415845
  • Enrollment ID: I20190727000073

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Richard Chima Okafor such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184972366NPI-NPPES
400503501MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 25MA11135800 (New Jersey)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery S1880 (Texas)Secondary
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery 25MA11135800 (New Jersey)Secondary
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery S1880 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round RockRound rock, TXHospital
Chilton Medical CenterPompton plains, NJHospital
Newton Medical CenterNewton, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scott And White Clinic81239236042131
Legacy Healthcare Services Inc21633397222654
Practice Associates Medical Group58907031771116

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameScott & White Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093779704
PECOS PAC ID: 8123923604
Enrollment ID: O20031223000640

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Entity NameScurry County Hospital District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124139159
PECOS PAC ID: 7012987589
Enrollment ID: O20040730000634

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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. Mr Richard Chima Okafor 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
Mr Richard Chima Okafor,
Po Box 844658,
Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Ph: (800) 994-0371
Mr Richard Chima Okafor,
300 University Blvd,
Round Rock, TX 78665-1032

Ph: (512) 509-0100

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Round Rock, TX

Dr. Jennifer Noel Lord, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 16020 Park Valley Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone: 512-244-0766    
Dr. Mustasim N. Rumi, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16020 Park Valley Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone: 512-244-0766    Fax: 512-244-0766
Dr. Erik Jude Bruce, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 301 Seton Pkwy Ste 300, Round Rock, TX 78665
Phone: 512-388-2663    
Matthew D Laughlin, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2000 S Ih 35 Ste N5, Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone: 512-729-3138    Fax: 512-599-9181
Travis J Wilson, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16020 Park Valley Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone: 512-244-0766    Fax: 512-244-1013
Dr. Andrew A Stoebner, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 University Blvd Bldg A, Round Rock, TX 78665
Phone: 512-509-0200    Fax: 512-509-2229

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