Dr. Francis Okonkwo
Internal Medicine in Texarkana, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 21+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Francis Okonkwo, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Texarkana, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center Of East Texas. Dr. Francis Okonkwo also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cogent Healthcare Of Texas, Pa. Dr. Francis Okonkwo accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (903) 614-5110 to request Dr. Francis Okonkwo the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Francis Okonkwo |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
5597945063 |
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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 21 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. Francis Okonkwo graduated from medical school in 2003.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1699979526
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, June 10, 2011
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. Francis Okonkwo
Medical Licenses
Dr. Francis Okonkwo has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 21 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| E-6725 | Arkansas |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Pine Bluff, Arkansas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Lufkin, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Cogent Healthcare Of Texas, Pa
| Cogent Healthcare Of Texas, Pa | 17 |
Practice Locations
2600 Saint Michael Dr
Texarkana, TX 75503-5220
Phone: (903) 614-5110
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, June 30, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, June 10, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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