Obianuju C Okeke, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Sugar Land, TX

Obianuju C Okeke, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Sugar Land, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. Her current practice location is 15200 S.w Freeway, 210, Sugar Land, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 313-7000.

Obianuju C Okeke is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K1598) 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 1104958750.

Contact Information

Obianuju C Okeke, MD
15200 S.w Freeway, 210,
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 313-7000
(281) 313-7001



Physician's Profile

Full NameObianuju C Okeke
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience38 Years
Location15200 S.w Freeway, Sugar Land, 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:
  • Obianuju C Okeke graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104958750
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/12/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567484504
  • Enrollment ID: I20051219000883

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Obianuju C Okeke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104958750NPI-NPPES
0923286-01MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology K1598 (Texas)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Obianuju C Okeke allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameArthritis & Lupus Clinic Of Houston Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154506269
PECOS PAC ID: 8022030063
Enrollment ID: O20090204000363

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Obianuju C Okeke, MD
15200 Southwest Fwy, 210,
Sugar Land, TX 77478-3845

Ph: (281) 313-7000
Obianuju C Okeke, MD
15200 S.w Freeway, 210,
Sugar Land, TX 77478

Ph: (281) 313-7000

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