Quick answers
- Does Benedict O. Okwara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benedict O. Okwara 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Benedict O. Okwara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 477 Original Medicare patients and 6,777 services for Benedict O. Okwara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benedict O. Okwara's NPI number?
- 1487613840. 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 Benedict O. Okwara, 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 patients | 477 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,777 |
| Different services or procedures | 97 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)2,251 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)628 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)351 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)255 services
- Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99426)171 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%
- Diabetes41%
- Arthritis38%
- Asthma27%
- Depression26%
Hospitals where Benedict O. Okwara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benedict O. Okwara 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.
- Rock Hill Hospital-Piedmont Medical CenterRock Hill, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420002
Practice locations
Addresses where Benedict O. Okwara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1426 E Main StAlbemarle, NC 28001 (704) 291‑9267
- 2450 Aberdeen BlvdGastonia, NC 28054 (704) 228‑9194
- 404 S Sutherland AveMonroe, NC 28112 (704) 291‑9267
- 9040 Nations Ford RdCharlotte, NC 28273 (704) 291‑9267
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benedict O. Okwara as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- First Care Medical Clinic, PA15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in First Care Medical Clinic, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487613840 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians