Dr. Azuka Okafo

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Azuka Okafo, CNM,DNP, is a Certified Nurse Midwife specialist in Hanover, Maryland. She graduated in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Certified Nurse Midwife. Dr. Azuka Okafo accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (410) 553-8260 to request Dr. Azuka Okafo the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 7556 Teague Rd
Suite 430
Hanover, MD 21076-1213

Phone 1: (410) 553-8260

Fax: (410) 553-8261


Profile

Basics

Full Name Azuka Okafo
Gender Female
PECOS ID 1052205549
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Certified Nurse Midwife (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 21 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • CNM
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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    Doctor of Nursing Practice
    The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal professional degree that focuses on the clinical aspects of a disease process. The curriculum for the DNP degree generally includes advanced practice, diagnoses, and treatment of diseases.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Azuka Okafo graduated in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1811090996
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, May 24, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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.
  • EHR - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Azuka Okafo

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Azuka Okafo has been primarily specialized in Advanced Practice Midwife for over 21 years of experience.
  • Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Advanced Practice Midwife
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    Advanced Practice Midwife
    Midwifery practice as conducted by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) is the independent management of women's health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the post partum period, care of the newborn, and the family planning and gynecologic needs of women. The CNM and CM practice within a health care system that provides for consultation, collaborative management, or referral, as indicated by the health status of the client. CNMs and CMs practice in accord with the Standards for the Practice of Midwifery, as defined by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
  • Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Advanced Practice Midwife
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    Advanced Practice Midwife
    Midwifery practice as conducted by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) is the independent management of women's health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the post partum period, care of the newborn, and the family planning and gynecologic needs of women. The CNM and CM practice within a health care system that provides for consultation, collaborative management, or referral, as indicated by the health status of the client. CNMs and CMs practice in accord with the Standards for the Practice of Midwifery, as defined by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).


Practice Locations

7556 Teague Rd
Suite 430
Hanover, MD 21076-1213

Phone: (410) 553-8260
Fax: (410) 553-8261
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 physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, May 24, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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