Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cornelius Okonkwo, DO

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Gastonia, NC

  • NPI 1134235369
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2101 W Franklin Blvd
Gastonia, NC 280521338
(704) 867-8855
fax (704) 867-1414

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2007
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
Medicaid
NC #89129N7

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134235369. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
141
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$13,786
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 63 19 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 48 19 $121
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 30 15 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in this city , average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$146
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 1 $125.00
Ardelyx, Inc. 1 $21.36

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$146

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,368
Patients
405
Total drug cost
$14,415
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 174 50 $2,453
Furosemide Generic 131 40 $937
Prednisone Generic 120 39 $479
Gabapentin Generic 103 27 $1,639
Lisinopril Generic 103 27 $877
Potassium Chloride Generic 102 28 $2,159
Omeprazole Generic 97 31 $1,082
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 93 32 $374
Carvedilol Generic 84 20 $521
Meloxicam Generic 77 19 $381

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cornelius Okonkwo's medical specialty?
Dr. Cornelius Okonkwo practices Family Medicine Physician in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. Cornelius Okonkwo practice?
Dr. Cornelius Okonkwo practices at 2101 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 280521338. Office phone: 7048678855.
What is Dr. Cornelius Okonkwo's NPI?
Dr. Cornelius Okonkwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134235369, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cornelius Okonkwo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cornelius Okonkwo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cornelius Okonkwo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99442). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.