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Rheumatology

Chetachi A. Okereke, MD

Sees patients in Walnut Creek, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Chetachi A. Okereke, MD is a rheumatologist at 1515 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Phone: (925) 295-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1083842199. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 1515 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 · Directions
  • Phone: (925) 295‑4000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Permanente Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chetachi A. Okereke, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Chetachi A. Okereke accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chetachi A. Okereke accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Chetachi A. Okereke's NPI number?
1083842199. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Chetachi A. Okereke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chetachi A. Okereke as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Walnut Creek

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walnut Creek, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Permanente Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1083842199
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians