OKEZIKA C. KANU M.D. – NPI #1558617704
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

OKEZIKA KANU is a radiologist located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558617704 to OKEZIKA KANU on July 25, 2012. 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 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jun 11, 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 OKEZIKA KANU below.

NPI Profile for
OKEZIKA C. KANU

NPI Number
1558617704
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
OKEZIKA C. KANU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Phone: (404) 778-4747 Fax: (404) 686-5709
1 Other location(s):
2450 Riverside Ave Ste R200
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1450
Phone: (214) 864-6408
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 GA 82928
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2012
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
OKEZIKA KANU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PARKLAND HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      5200 HARRY HINES BLVD
      DALLAS, TX 75235
    • UT SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS JR.
      6201 HARRY HINES BLVD
      DALLAS, TX 75390

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