JOEL OKOLI MD – NPI #1467451393
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

JOEL OKOLI is a surgeon located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1467451393 to JOEL OKOLI on July 21, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 JOEL OKOLI below.

NPI Profile for
JOEL OKOLI

NPI Number
1467451393
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOEL OKOLI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
80 JESSE HILL JR. DRIVE
ATLANTA, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 616-4307 Fax: (404) 616-1417
Mailing address
75 PIEDMONT AVE
STE 700
ATLANTA, GA 30303-2544
Phone: (404) 756-5764 Fax: (404) 756-5252
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 GA 042681

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
YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1981
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
JOEL OKOLI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      80 JESSE HILL, JR DRIVE SE
      ATLANTA, GA 30303

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