Quick answers
- Does Okechukwu Ekenna accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Okechukwu Ekenna 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 Okechukwu Ekenna see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 54 Original Medicare patients and 153 services for Okechukwu Ekenna. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Okechukwu Ekenna's NPI number?
- 1578678868. 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 Okechukwu Ekenna, 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 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 153 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)70 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)31 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)30 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Heart failure46%
- Diabetes43%
- Depression43%
Hospitals where Okechukwu Ekenna works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Okechukwu Ekenna 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.
- Singing River GulfportGulfport, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250123
- Singing River Health SystemPascagoula, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250040
Practice locations
Addresses where Okechukwu Ekenna is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2809 Denny AvePascagoula, MS 39581 (228) 818‑0563
- 3109 Bienville BlvdOcean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 818‑1111
- 3702 Jefferson AvePascagoula, MS 39563 (228) 769‑2588
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Okechukwu Ekenna as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Singing River Health System295 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Infectious Diseasealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Pascagoula
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pascagoula, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Singing River Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578678868 |
| 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