Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joe Nwokem, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Dallas, TX

  • NPI 1609372739
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3500 Gaston Ave
Dallas, TX 752462017
(214) 820-2361
Mailing address
5005 Galleria Apt 2408
Dallas, TX 752445335

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 6, 2023
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #S8745

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609372739. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
349
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$33,899
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 215 90 $77
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 47 36 $118
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 38 38 $171
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 31 31 $111
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 18 16 $104

In context: peer comparison

Among 289 peers in Dallas Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 185. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$192
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $81.29
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $31.88
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $27.71
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $18.16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $17.82
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $15.34

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$192

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joe Nwokem's medical specialty?
Dr. Joe Nwokem practices Internal Medicine Physician in Dallas, TX.
Where does Dr. Joe Nwokem practice?
Dr. Joe Nwokem practices at 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 752462017. Office phone: 2148202361.
What is Dr. Joe Nwokem's NPI?
Dr. Joe Nwokem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609372739, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joe Nwokem accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joe Nwokem accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joe Nwokem 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); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.