Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Augustine Okpala, M.D

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Newton, NJ

  • NPI 1124085766
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
175 High St, Newton Memorial Hospital
Newton, NJ 078601004
(973) 579-8321

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2012
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #25MA08035200
Medicaid
NJ #0105821

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124085766. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,474
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$391,410
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 1,160 170 $128
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 696 54 $81
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 688 136 $85
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 436 74 $116
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 201 162 $186
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 193 157 $123
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 58 49 $196
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 28 12 $141
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 14 14 $141

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 189. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$33
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ViiV Healthcare Company 1 $19.14
EMD Serono, Inc. 1 $14.30

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$33

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,077
Patients
294
Total drug cost
$18,525
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 152 49 $991
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 148 45 $1,362
Enoxaparin Sodium Generic 82 11 $6,875
Carvedilol Generic 80 28 $798
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 75 19 $945
Gabapentin Generic 74 28 $1,099
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 62 15 $1,394
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 60 33 $706
Metformin Hcl Generic 59 17 $374
Montelukast Sodium Generic 59 0 $659

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Augustine Okpala's medical specialty?
Dr. Augustine Okpala practices Internal Medicine Physician in Newton, NJ.
Where does Dr. Augustine Okpala practice?
Dr. Augustine Okpala practices at 175 High St, Newton, NJ 078601004. Office phone: 9735798321.
What is Dr. Augustine Okpala's NPI?
Dr. Augustine Okpala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124085766, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Augustine Okpala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Augustine Okpala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Augustine Okpala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.