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Dermatology

Josephine N. Okwechime, MD

Works at hospitals in Kokomo, IN · Logansport, IN · Rochester, IN · Indiana

Summary

Dr. Josephine N. Okwechime, MD is a dermatologist at 1542 S Dixon Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902. Phone: (765) 450-7314. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Josephine N. Okwechime had 709 Original Medicare patients and 5,526 services. NPI 1952592156. 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 Josephine N. Okwechime, 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 Josephine N. Okwechime accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Josephine N. Okwechime 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 Josephine N. Okwechime see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 709 Original Medicare patients and 5,526 services for Josephine N. Okwechime. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Josephine N. Okwechime's NPI number?
1952592156. 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 Josephine N. Okwechime, 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 patients709
Services billed to Medicare5,526
Different services or procedures60
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,181 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)819 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)599 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)545 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)266 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure74%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%

Hospitals where Josephine N. Okwechime works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Josephine N. Okwechime 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 St Vincent KokomoKokomo, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150010
  • Community Howard Regional Health Inc.Kokomo, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150007
  • Memorial HospitalLogansport, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150072
  • Woodlawn HospitalRochester, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151313

Practice locations

Addresses where Josephine N. Okwechime is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Indiana

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952592156
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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