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Hospitalist

Megbewe G. Okoroba, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbus, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Megbewe G. Okoroba, MD is a hospitalist at 1201 18th St, Columbus, GA 31901. Phone: (706) 507-3747. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Megbewe G. Okoroba had 477 Original Medicare patients and 863 services. NPI 1437233947. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Megbewe G. Okoroba, 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 Megbewe G. Okoroba accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Megbewe G. Okoroba may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Megbewe G. Okoroba see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 477 Original Medicare patients and 863 services for Megbewe G. Okoroba. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Megbewe G. Okoroba's NPI number?
1437233947. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Megbewe G. Okoroba, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients477
Services billed to Medicare863
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)424 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)199 services
  3. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)68 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)23 services
  5. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)22 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Chronic kidney disease59%
  • Diabetes52%
  • Heart failure47%

Hospitals where Megbewe G. Okoroba works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Megbewe G. Okoroba at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Megbewe G. Okoroba is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Megbewe G. Okoroba as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Muscogee Hospitalist Services, LLC37 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Columbus

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Muscogee Hospitalist Services, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437233947
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians