Quick answers
- Does Chizoba I. Okwu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chizoba I. Okwu 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 Chizoba I. Okwu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 18 Original Medicare patients and 42 services for Chizoba I. Okwu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chizoba I. Okwu's NPI number?
- 1962777938. 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 Chizoba I. Okwu, 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 42 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
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 pressure67%
Practice locations
Addresses where Chizoba I. Okwu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 228 Lafayette StNewark, NJ 07105 (973) 789‑8111
- 228 Lafayette St, Fl 2Newark, NJ 07105 (973) 789‑8111
- 332 S 8th StNewark, NJ 07103 (973) 245‑0060
- 510 Hamburg Tpke, Suite 101Wayne, NJ 07470 (973) 942‑6005
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chizoba I. Okwu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint James Health, Inc15 clinicians in the group
- North Haledon Medical, PC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Newark
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newark, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint James Health, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962777938 |
| 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