NOSAKHARE U. OKORO M.D. – NPI #1730479981
Emergency Medicine

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Emergency Medicine

NOSAKHARE OKORO is a physician located in WICHITA FALLS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730479981 to NOSAKHARE OKORO on April 08, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 7 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Mar 07, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for NOSAKHARE OKORO below.

NPI Profile for
NOSAKHARE U. OKORO

NPI Number
1730479981
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NOSAKHARE U. OKORO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1301 3RD STREET
WFFPRP, SUITE 200
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Phone: (940) 767-5145 Fax: (940) 767-3027
7 Other location(s):
1509 Hwy 19
athens, TX 75751
Phone: (903) 675-1725
18780 Interstate 20
Canton, TX 75103-3593
Phone: (903) 567-4841
2026 S Jackson St
Jacksonville, TX 75766-5822
Phone: (903) 586-5768
3203 S Main St
Lindale, TX 75771-7727
Phone: (903) 266-4000
115 Airport Rd
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482-2105
Phone: (903) 885-7671
800 E Dawson St
Tyler, TX 75701-2036
Phone: (903) 606-4262
8389 S Broadway Ave
Tyler, TX 75703-5408
Phone: (903) 606-6500
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 03, 2023

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)		 TX P7324
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 TX P7324

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
NOSAKHARE OKORO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER BROWNWOOD
      1501 BURNET DR
      BROWNWOOD, TX 76801
    • HUNT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      4215 JOE RAMSEY BLVD
      GREENVILLE, TX 75401
    • WILSON N JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      500 N HIGHLAND AVENUE
      SHERMAN, TX 75091

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