Dr. Anthony Okafor
Internal Medicine in Bayonne, New Jersey
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 26+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Anthony Okafor, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Bayonne, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from Umdnj - New Jersey Medical School in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including East Orange General Hospital, St Francis Medical Center, Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital. Dr. Anthony Okafor also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Garden State Healthcare Associates Llc. Dr. Anthony Okafor accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Anthony Okafor at 29 E 29th St to request Dr. Anthony Okafor the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Anthony Okafor |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
1254365828 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 26 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Anthony Okafor attended and graduated from Umdnj - New Jersey Medical School in 1998.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1306845391
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Anthony Okafor
Medical Licenses
Dr. Anthony Okafor has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 26 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| 25MA06797000 | New Jersey |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| East Orange, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Trenton, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Jersey City, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Garden State Healthcare Associates Llc
| Garden State Healthcare Associates Llc | 174 |
Practice Locations
29 E 29th St
Bayonne, NJ 07002-4654
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, December 18, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, May 26, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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