Dr. Francis Okonkwo

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Francis Okonkwo, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. 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 Cox Medical Center, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Mcgehee Hospital, Mercy Hospital Springfield, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. Dr. Francis Okonkwo also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southeast Arkansas Hospitalists Llp. Dr. Francis Okonkwo accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (870) 541-7100 to request Dr. Francis Okonkwo the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1600 W 40th Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603-6301

Phone 1: (870) 541-7100


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)
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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 Okonkwo graduated from medical school in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1699979526
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Quality Reporting

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

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Francis 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

  • Southeast Arkansas Hospitalists Llp


Practice Locations

1600 W 40th Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603-6301
Phone: (870) 541-7100
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 Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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