Dr. Chukwuka C Okafor
Orthopedic Surgery in Lakeland, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 20+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Chukwuka C Okafor, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Lakeland, Florida. He attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bartow Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center, Heart Of Florida Regional Medical Center, Lakeland Regional Medical Center, South Florida Baptist Hospital. Dr. Chukwuka C Okafor also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Chukwuka C Okafor, Md, Mba, Pa. Dr. Chukwuka C Okafor accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (863) 688-3030 to request Dr. Chukwuka C Okafor the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Chukwuka C Okafor |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0749334712 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own 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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 20 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. Chukwuka C Okafor attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2004.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1699979534
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 23, 2014
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 not 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. Chukwuka C Okafor
Medical Licenses
Dr. Chukwuka C Okafor has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine for over 20 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
| ME 104463 | Florida |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| MT184380 | Pennsylvania |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| MD429548 | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Bartow, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Sebring, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Davenport, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Lakeland, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Plant City, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Chukwuka C Okafor, Md, Mba, Pa
| Chukwuka C Okafor, Md, Mba, Pa | 3 |
Practice Locations
5050 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33813-2501
Phone: (863) 688-3030
Fax: (863) 688-4430
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
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