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Pathology

Nkechi Okonkwo, MD

Works at hospitals in Austin, TX · Round Rock, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Nkechi Okonkwo, MD is a pathologist at 11111 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759. Phone: (512) 579-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nkechi Okonkwo had 626 Original Medicare patients and 1,749 services. NPI 1730574971. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nkechi Okonkwo, 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 Nkechi Okonkwo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nkechi Okonkwo 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 Nkechi Okonkwo see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 626 Original Medicare patients and 1,749 services for Nkechi Okonkwo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nkechi Okonkwo's NPI number?
1730574971. 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 Nkechi Okonkwo, 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 patients626
Services billed to Medicare1,749
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)914 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)176 services
  3. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)125 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)114 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)48 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%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)29%

Hospitals where Nkechi Okonkwo works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nkechi Okonkwo 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nkechi Okonkwo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nkechi Okonkwo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hurt, Jacknow, Moore, Connor, Wells, Michels, Yurco, Listrom and Huang53 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Austin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Hurt, Jacknow, Moore, Connor, Wells, Michels, Yurco, Listrom and Huang

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1730574971
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians