Active NPI 1184992851 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Izuchukwu Daniel Okpara , MD

Surgery • Valencia, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Izuchukwu Okpara, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Valencia, CA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2011, Dr. Okpara delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 28212 KELLY JOHNSON PKWY STE 200.

Dr. Okpara is affiliated with Izuchukwu Okpara Md Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy Ste 200

Valencia, CA 913555090

Telephone 2132283538

Fax 8183564380

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Izuchukwu Okpara Md Inc Facility NPI 1679004592

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Valencia, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -18.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 33.8 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Valencia, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

33.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Okpara (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Valencia Specialty Average (33.8 Years) 33.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	24	18	$118.75	$79.77
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	15	15	$370.00	$247.94
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	11	11	$1000.00	$665.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	840	237	$375.00	$252.17
11046 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	738	89	$150.00	$77.18
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	619	236	$100.08	$78.88
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	580	235	$250.00	$127.18
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	187	89	$141.44	$80.10
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	152	38	$150.00	$43.09
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	101	101	$306.44	$140.31
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	91	85	$150.00	$42.19
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	50	46	$1000.00	$706.64
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	48	39	$172.40	$61.42
99342 Residence visit for new patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	41	41	$229.27	$81.66
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	25	21	$250.00	$55.50
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	25	19	$375.00	$160.21
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	23	22	$100.00	$79.10
99347 Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	13	13	$100.00	$47.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11046 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	524	31	$150.00	$79.52
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	500	81	$375.00	$260.88
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	269	81	$250.00	$117.10
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	159	62	$100.94	$73.56
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	60	13	$150.00	$45.12
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	27	26	$150.00	$46.75
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	16	$275.63	$137.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11046 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	860	33	$150.00	$81.49
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	624	62	$374.04	$263.54
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	406	80	$244.58	$120.03
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	125	47	$100.00	$74.68
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	60	15	$147.50	$45.93
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	44	39	$148.86	$47.56
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	44	26	$173.86	$58.32
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	30	20	$1000.00	$791.98
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	27	27	$236.67	$139.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	849	95	$350.00	$260.68
11046 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	789	44	$150.25	$81.79
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	633	97	$150.00	$108.42
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	282	19	$100.00	$46.67
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	245	54	$150.00	$85.93
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	104	33	$100.00	$75.74
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	48	42	$1000.00	$780.50
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	34	31	$150.00	$47.99
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	31	30	$180.00	$141.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11046 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	874	57	$150.00	$76.93
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	771	153	$350.00	$245.22
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	591	73	$150.00	$76.91
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	581	158	$150.00	$102.98
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	208	25	$100.00	$44.04
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	73	25	$100.00	$71.85
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	73	60	$1000.00	$746.91
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	32	31	$125.00	$45.79
99347 Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	23	17	$100.00	$57.30
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	19	19	$180.00	$135.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11046 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	3,993	125	$139.61	$76.69
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	1,707	272	$339.30	$243.28
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	1,378	294	$145.40	$99.25
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	1,303	74	$94.84	$43.73
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	907	109	$143.99	$79.53
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	119	89	$968.57	$758.43
99347 Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	87	53	$96.38	$56.60
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	55	55	$150.00	$98.98
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	29	23	$143.10	$46.11
99343 New patient home visit, typically 45 minutes	23	23	$176.09	$133.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11046 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	4,159	195	$82.04	$76.49
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	2,799	461	$259.54	$241.12
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	2,133	435	$102.89	$94.41
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	1,292	105	$50.24	$43.38
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	368	121	$63.89	$53.58
99343 New patient home visit, typically 45 minutes	237	237	$140.68	$133.51
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	232	229	$114.07	$97.87
99347 Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	182	95	$65.19	$57.30
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	137	98	$780.00	$743.78
29581 Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot	28	11	$112.50	$46.97
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	20	16	$92.00	$86.78
99344 New patient home visit, typically 1 hour	18	18	$200.00	$188.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-05-08

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA A126340

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX R0292

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License FL ME158300

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1184992851 (CA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Railroad

P01836601 (CA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare North California

CA246138 (CA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare South California

CB274828 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Izuchukwu Okpara Md Inc

28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy, Valencia, CA 913555090

Phone: 2132283538

Izuchukwu Okpara Md Inc

None, Miami, FL 33130

Phone: 2132283538

Secondary Practice Locations

5430 Arlington Ave

Riverside, CA 925042505

Phone: 2132283538

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

11 Associated Practitioners

Esther Hsieh , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1124864020

Nurse Practitioner

Karamjeet Samra , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1164001350

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Okemefuna Okpara , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1205802428

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lindsey Thomas

Physician Assistant

NPI 1245765007

Scott Pezzini

Physician Assistant

NPI 1386378842

Sally Ortega , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1588061501

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

22 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 08, 2024

Surgery (License #R0292 in TX)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 29, 2022

Registered at 25044 PEACHLAND AVE STE 110, NEWHALL, CA 913215730 (Tel: 6613837136)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 29, 2022

Surgery (License #ME158300 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location January 27, 2021

Registered at 28212 KELLY JOHNSON PKWY STE 200, VALENCIA, CA 913555090 (Tel: 2132283538)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 27, 2021

Registered at 25044 PEACHLAND AVE STE 209, NEWHALL, CA 913215751 (Tel: 6613837136)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 27, 2021

Surgery (License #A126340 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location October 09, 2019

Registered at 27674 NEWHALL RANCH RD STE C85, VALENCIA, CA 913554018 (Tel: 2132283538)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 09, 2019

Registered at 27674 NEWHALL RANCH RD STE C85, VALENCIA, CA 913554018 (Tel: 2132283538)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 09, 2019

Surgery (License #R0292 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active February 09, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 09, 2018

Registered at 10880 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1101, LOS ANGELES, CA 900244112 (Tel: 4093708507)

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Updated Practice Location February 09, 2018

Registered at 10880 WILSHIRE BLVD, 1101, LOS ANGELES, CA 900244112 (Tel: 2132283538)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 09, 2018

Recorded as IZUCHUKWU OKPARA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 09, 2018

Surgery (License #A126340 in CA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 07, 2017

Registered at 639 N BROADWAY, 533, LOS ANGELES, CA 900124522 (Tel: 4093708507)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 07, 2017

Surgery (License #R0292 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active December 26, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 26, 2016

Registered at 10880 WILSHIRE BLVD, 1101, LOS ANGELES, CA 900244112 (Tel: 2132283538)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 26, 2016

Registered at 10880 WILSHIRE BLVD, 1101, LOS ANGELES, CA 900244112 (Tel: 2132283538)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 26, 2016

Recorded as IZUCHUKWU OKPARA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 26, 2016

Surgery (License #A126340 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 08, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184992851

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 08, 2011

Last Update: May 08, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

25044 Peachland Ave Ste 110

Newhall, CA 913215730

Phone: 6613837136

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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