Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chika Okafor, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1225101447
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 5 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294250001
(843) 792-2731
Additional location
1218 Walter Reed RD
Fayetteville, NC 283044440
(910) 615-6949
fax (910) 615-9761
Additional location
150 Robeson St
Fayetteville, NC 283015570
(910) 615-6949
fax (910) 615-9761
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Additional location
1638 Owen Dr
Fayetteville, NC 283043424
(910) 615-6949
fax (910) 615-9761
Additional location
210 Medical Pavilion Dr
Raeford, NC 283769111
(910) 615-6949
fax (910) 615-9761
Mailing address
96 Jonathan Lucas St, Po Box 250623
Charleston, SC 294258900

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 2, 2025
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #2008-01220 · North Carolina #2008-01220

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225101447. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
344
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$35,830
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 144 73 $76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 96 43 $114
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 60 60 $106
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 33 33 $166
99236 Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes 11 11 $199

In context: peer comparison

Among 74 peers in this city , average services per provider: 177. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$36
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 2 $36.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$36

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chika Okafor's medical specialty?
Dr. Chika Okafor practices Internal Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Chika Okafor practice?
Dr. Chika Okafor practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294250001. Office phone: 8437922731.
What is Dr. Chika Okafor's NPI?
Dr. Chika Okafor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225101447, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chika Okafor accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chika Okafor accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chika Okafor commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.