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Family Practice

Ugochi G. Okoro, MD

Sees patients in Gary, IN · Merrillville, IN · Indiana

Summary

Dr. Ugochi G. Okoro, MD is a family doctor at 1021 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402. Phone: (219) 880-1190. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1568596435. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 1021 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (219) 880‑1190
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Community Healthnet Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1998 (28 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ugochi G. Okoro, 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 Ugochi G. Okoro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ugochi G. Okoro 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 Ugochi G. Okoro's NPI number?
1568596435. 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 Ugochi G. Okoro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ugochi G. Okoro as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Community Healthnet Inc11 clinicians in the group
  • Premise Health of Indiana Medical PC8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Gary

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Other clinicians in Community Healthnet Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568596435
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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