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 patients | 626 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,749 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)914 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)176 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)125 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)114 services
- 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.
- Ascension Seton Medical Center AustinAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450056
- Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TXAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 450124
- North Austin Medical CenterAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450809
- Round Rock Medical CenterRound Rock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450718
- St David's Medical CenterAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450431
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.
- 11111 Research BlvdAustin, TX 78759 (512) 579‑4000
- 1201 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705 (512) 579‑4000
- 1201 W Louis Henna BlvdRound Rock, TX 78681 (512) 579‑4000
- 12221 Mopac ExpresswayAustin, TX 78758 (512) 579‑4000
- 1500 Red River StAustin, TX 78701 (512) 579‑4000
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
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
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
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730574971 |
| 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