IKE S. OKWUOSA MD – NPI #1386962389
Internal Medicine

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

IKE OKWUOSA is a physician located in CHICAGO, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386962389 to IKE OKWUOSA on May 14, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RA0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Aug 13, 2019. 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 IKE OKWUOSA below.

NPI Profile for
IKE S. OKWUOSA

NPI Number
1386962389
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
IKE S. OKWUOSA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 600
CHICAGO, IL 60611-2981
Phone: (312) 695-2458 Fax:
Mailing address
2300 S. MICHIGAN AVE
APT #308
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Phone: (310) 525-0289 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
207RA0001X
- Internal Medicine / Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (Primary)		 IL 036132446
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 IL 036132446

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

Education
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
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
IKE OKWUOSA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL
      25 NORTH WINFIELD ROAD
      WINFIELD, IL 60190
    • NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL
      1000 N WESTMORELAND ROAD
      LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
    • NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      251 E HURON ST
      CHICAGO, IL 60611
    • PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      12251 SOUTH 80TH AVENUE
      PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463

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