UZOMA OKOLI MD – NPI #1538168620
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Psychiatry & Neurology

UZOMA OKOLI is a psychiatry & neurologist located in GURNEE, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538168620 to UZOMA OKOLI on July 20, 2005. 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 2084P0800X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on May 10, 2021. 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 UZOMA OKOLI below.

NPI Profile for
UZOMA OKOLI

NPI Number
1538168620
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
UZOMA OKOLI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
200 S GREENLEAF ST
SUITE J
GURNEE, IL 60031-3398
Phone: (847) 672-6478 Fax: (847) 672-7432
1 Other location(s):
901 W Kirchhoff Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2361
Phone: (847) 618-0190
Fax: (847) 618-0268
Mailing address
PO BOX 6119
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061-6119
Phone: (847) 672-6478 Fax: (847) 672-7432
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 10, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for UZOMA OKOLI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERHAWTHORN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHIL1366768772
OTHERMEDICARE NUMBERIL212793
MEDICAIDIL036109992
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
2084P0800X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry (Primary)		 IL 036-109992
261QM0801X
- Clinic/Center / Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)		 IL 036109992

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
901 W KIRCHHOFF RD,
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 77025-1669

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
UZOMA OKOLI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1
      800 W CENTRAL ROAD
      ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005

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