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DR. CHIKA NWANDO OKAFOR M.D. NPI 1225101447


NPI Information

NPI: 1225101447
Provider Name: DR. CHIKA NWANDO OKAFOR, M.D.
Classification: Internal Medicine - 207R00000X
Entity Type: Individual

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29425
Phone: (843) 792-2731
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DR. Chika Nwando Okafor, M.D. is an internal medicine in Charleston, SC with 19 years of experience. The provider is a physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. DR. Chika Nwando Okafor, M.D. NPI is 1225101447. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a female.

Education
Medical School: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:2005

The provider's business location address is:

171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29425-001
Phone: (843) 792-2731

The NPI 1225101447 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 11/16/2006 and was last updated on 7/8/2007.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207R00000XInternal MedicineLL28171SOUTH CAROLINAYes

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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