MARK C. OKAFOR MD (PHARMD, PHD) – NPI #1942582721
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Hospitalist

MARK OKAFOR is a hospitalist located in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1942582721 to MARK OKAFOR on September 16, 2011. 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 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Sep 05, 2018. 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 MARK OKAFOR below.

NPI Profile for
MARK C. OKAFOR

NPI Number
1942582721
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MARK C. OKAFOR
Credentials
MD (PHARMD, PHD)
Primary location
7975 N HAYDEN RD STE C380
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Phone: (765) 418-3729 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1000 Sagamore Pkwy W
W Lafayette, IN 47906-1446
Phone: (765) 497-2300
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)		 AZ 56541
183500000X
- Pharmacist		 IN 26021243A

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MARK OKAFOR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HONORHEALTH SCOTTSDALE SHEA MEDICAL CENTER
      9003 EAST SHEA BOULEVARD
      SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
    • WESTERN ARIZONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2735 SILVER CREEK ROAD
      BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442

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