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Psychiatry

Ernest I. Okwuonu, MD

Sees patients in Encino, CA · Santa Rosa, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Ernest I. Okwuonu, MD is a psychiatrist at 16501 Ventura Blvd, Suite 400, Encino, CA 91436. Phone: (818) 849-6215. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1639735665. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 16501 Ventura Blvd, Suite 400, Encino, CA 91436 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (818) 849‑6215
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Comprehensive Psychiatric Services a Medical Group (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2018 (8 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ernest I. Okwuonu, 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 Ernest I. Okwuonu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernest I. Okwuonu 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 Ernest I. Okwuonu's NPI number?
1639735665. 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 Ernest I. Okwuonu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ernest I. Okwuonu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Services a Medical Group76 clinicians in the group
  • Asana Integrated Medical Group PC21 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Encino

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Other clinicians in Comprehensive Psychiatric Services a Medical Group

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639735665
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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