HENRY T. OKAFOR M.D. – NPI #1225263254
Urology

A subspecialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery is a physician in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology who, by virtue of education and training, is prepared to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comprehensive management includes those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with these conditions and complications resulting from them.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

HENRY OKAFOR is an urologist located in CHATTANOOGA, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225263254 to HENRY OKAFOR on May 19, 2009. 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 2088F0040X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology, specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. 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 HENRY OKAFOR below.

NPI Profile for
HENRY T. OKAFOR

NPI Number
1225263254
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
HENRY T. OKAFOR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
979 E 3RD ST STE C-925
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403-2136
Phone: (423) 778-5910 Fax: (423) 778-5915
Mailing address
975 EAST THIRD STREET
ATTN: PROVIDER ENROLLMENT
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403-2147
Phone: (423) 778-5910 Fax: (423) 778-5915
Sole Proprietor
No
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
2088F0040X
- Urology / Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Primary)		 TN 55477
208800000X
- Urology		 TN 55477

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
HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
HENRY OKAFOR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER
      975 E 3RD ST
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

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