DR. UGOCHUKWU N OKEREKE M.D. NPI 1942227749

NPI Details

DR. Ugochukwu N Okereke, M.D. is an internal medicine in Sumter, SC with 36 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. Ugochukwu N Okereke, M.D. NPI is 1942227749. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

325 W LIBERTY ST
SUMTER, SC
ZIP 29150-139
Phone: (803) 774-7000
Fax: (803) 774-7004

The NPI 1942227749 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 following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

• Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS:80053)
• Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
• Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS:36415)
• Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (HCPCS:80061)
• Magnesium level (HCPCS:83735)
• Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS:85025)
• Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS:83036)
• Uric acid level, blood (HCPCS:84550)
• Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
• Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS:81003)
• Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS:93880)
• Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (HCPCS:84443)
• Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS:93000)
• Administration of influenza virus vaccine (HCPCS:G0008)
• Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis (HCPCS:82044)
• Cyanocobalamin (vitamin b-12) level (HCPCS:82607)
• Folic acid level, serum (HCPCS:82746)
• Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage (HCPCS:90688)
• Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free (HCPCS:84439)
• Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS:93306)
• Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow (HCPCS:93975)
• Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (HCPCS:J1885)
• Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (HCPCS:76775)
• Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (HCPCS:77080)
• Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS:96372)
• Phosphate level (HCPCS:84100)
• Iron level (HCPCS:83540)
• Iron binding capacity (HCPCS:83550)
• Ferritin (blood protein) level (HCPCS:82728)
• Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (HCPCS:93922)
• Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts (HCPCS:93925)
• Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (HCPCS:80048)
• Myoglobin (muscle protein) level (HCPCS:83874)
• Troponin (protein) analysis, quantitative (HCPCS:84484)
• Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, mb fraction only (HCPCS:82553)
• Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS:93970)
• Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg (HCPCS:J3420)
• X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS:71046)
• Natriuretic peptide (heart and blood vessel protein) level (HCPCS:83880)
• Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen (HCPCS:76700)
• Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis (HCPCS:76856)
• Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 125 mg (HCPCS:J2930)
• Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (HCPCS:94060)
• X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest (HCPCS:74022)
• Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina (HCPCS:76830)
• Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS:74177)
• Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS:93971)
• X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS:72100)
• Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury (HCPCS:82570)
• Lipase (fat enzyme) level (HCPCS:83690)
• Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review and report by health care professional (HCPCS:93224)
• Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time (HCPCS:95800)
• Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (HCPCS:99443)
• Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts (HCPCS:93978)
• Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures (HCPCS:90756)

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

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