Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Tyler, 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 United Regional Health Care System, Woodland Heights Medical Center, Graham Regional Medical Center, Kell West Regional Hospital, Hamilton Hospital. Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including 24 On Physicians Pc, Hni Medical Services, Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc. Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo at 1000 S Beckham Ave to request Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1000 S Beckham Ave
Tyler, TX 75701-1908


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Francis Arinze Okonkwo
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5597945063
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe 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)
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    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 Arinze 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

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Arinze Okonkwo

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 21 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • 24 On Physicians Pc
  • Hni Medical Services
  • Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc


Practice Locations

1000 S Beckham Ave
Tyler, TX 75701-1908
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


701 Olympic Plaza Circle
Tyler, TX 75701-1950
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, April 17, 2014, 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 Update Data guide.

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