Quick answers
- Does Munachi N. Okpala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Munachi N. Okpala 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 Munachi N. Okpala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 106 Original Medicare patients and 227 services for Munachi N. Okpala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Munachi N. Okpala's NPI number?
- 1780862821. 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 Munachi N. Okpala, 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 | 106 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 227 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (96127)78 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)75 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)55 services
- Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)13 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke75%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Diabetes46%
Hospitals where Munachi N. Okpala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Munachi N. Okpala 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.
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450610
Practice locations
Addresses where Munachi N. Okpala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11920 Astoria Blvd, Suite 292Houston, TX 77089 (713) 486‑7970
- 6410 Fannin St, Suite 1020Houston, TX 77030 (713) 486‑8000
- 7777 Southwest Fwy, Suite 840Houston, TX 77074 (713) 456‑8080
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Munachi N. Okpala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UT Physicians213 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UT Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780862821 |
| 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