Quick answers
- Does Colby Fagin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Colby Fagin 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 Colby Fagin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 141 Original Medicare patients and 3,118 services for Colby Fagin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Colby Fagin's NPI number?
- 1720220460. 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 Colby Fagin, 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 | 141 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,118 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)2,451 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)87 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9966)66 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)64 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)49 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%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Diabetes39%
- Anxiety38%
Practice locations
Addresses where Colby Fagin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5050 S Florida AveLakeland, FL 33813 (863) 688‑3030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Colby Fagin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Chukwuka C Okafor, MD, Mba, PA5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Lakeland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeland, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Chukwuka C Okafor, MD, Mba, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720220460 |
| 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
- 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