JOSEPH M. OKOLO M.D. – NPI #1104871433
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

JOSEPH OKOLO is a physician located in MEMPHIS, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1104871433 to JOSEPH OKOLO on May 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 09, 2026. 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 JOSEPH OKOLO below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH M. OKOLO

NPI Number
1104871433
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH M. OKOLO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6005 PARK AVE STE 500B
MEMPHIS, TN 38119-5215
Phone: (901) 683-6925 Fax:
5 Other location(s):
2986 Kate Bond Rd
Bartlett, TN 38133-4003
Phone: (901) 820-7000
2996 Kate Bond Rd Ste 305
Bartlett, TN 38133-4063
Phone: (901) 300-2971
700 W Forest Ave
Ste 300
Jackson, TN 38301-3937
Phone: (731) 422-0330
Fax: (731) 422-0409
5959 Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38119-5200
Phone: (901) 765-1000
99 Doctors Dr Ste 700
Munford, TN 38058-6306
Phone: (901) 300-2971
Mailing address
PO BOX 400
JACKSON, TN 38302-0400
Phone: (731) 423-8697 Fax: (731) 422-5743
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 09, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSEPH OKOLO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTN1524823
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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)
TN 47713
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
TN 47713

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
JOSEPH OKOLO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DYERSBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      400 EAST TICKLE STREET
      DYERSBURG, TN 38024
    • JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      620 SKYLINE DRIVE
      JACKSON, TN 38301

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