Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kanayo Okafor, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · General Practice Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1467689687
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 620-4000
fax (713) 458-4229
Additional location
21214 Northwest Fwy, North Cypress Medical Center
Cypress, TX 77429
(832) 912-3773
Mailing address
Po Box 840853
Dallas, TX 752840853

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 14, 2020
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Texas #Q5520 · Virginia #0101251470 · Virginia #0116021581

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467689687. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
46
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,752
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 29 29 $77
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 17 17 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 281 peers in Houston Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kanayo Okafor's medical specialty?
Dr. Kanayo Okafor practices Anesthesiology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Kanayo Okafor practice?
Dr. Kanayo Okafor practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300, Houston, TX 77042. Office phone: 7136204000.
What is Dr. Kanayo Okafor's NPI?
Dr. Kanayo Okafor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467689687, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kanayo Okafor accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kanayo Okafor accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kanayo Okafor commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS 76942). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.