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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1386793131 MD
Verify on CMS → Ernest Okeke, MD
Family Medicine Physician in Selma, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 289 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Ernest Okeke, MD filed 8,484 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Selma, Alabama, prescribing 93% generic.
- 8K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- ≥97th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1386793131 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1386793131
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- RX-MID 8,484
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,856 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM Carlos Maza · 2007
Ernest Okeke, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
8,484 ≥ 97th percentile 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Ernest Okeke, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Ernest Okeke, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
8,484 148% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1386793131 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/10/2007 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Ernest Okeke, MD - brand share 6.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 8,484 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
8,484
Total Claims
$417K
Total Drug Cost
289
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,841
- Total Day Supply
- 360,433
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $230K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $186K
- Opioid Claims
- 245 (2.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 320
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 87, 65-74: 138, 75-84: 53, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ernest Okeke, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Misoprostol
Misoprostol
527 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
472 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
455 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
449 claims
- Pravastatin Sodium
Pravastatin Sodium
376 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl
Hydralazine Hcl
333 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
302 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
266 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Misoprostol | 527 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 472 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 455 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 449 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 376 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 333 |
| Celecoxib | 302 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 266 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 240 |
| Metformin Hcl | 237 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Ernest Okeke, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Ernest Okeke, MD's 8,484 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Okeke, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Okeke.
One of 1,856 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Bahaa Abdelqader
DO
Mobile, AL
Dr. Sumayah Abed
MD
Hoover, AL
Dr. Charles Abney
M.D.
Tuscaloosa, AL
Dr. Jennifer Abt
DO
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Dakota Acton Jones
M.D.
Fayette, AL
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest Okeke, MD's specialty? ▼
Ernest Okeke, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Selma, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ernest Okeke, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ernest Okeke, MD wrote 8,484 Medicare Part D claims totaling $417K in drug costs for 289 beneficiaries.
Where is Ernest Okeke, MD located? ▼
Ernest Okeke, MD is located at 901 JEFF DAVIS AVE, Selma, AL, 36701. Phone: (334) 875-9472.
What is Ernest Okeke, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ernest Okeke, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386793131, issued on 01/10/2007.
Does Ernest Okeke, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ernest Okeke, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $230K in brand drug costs.
Does Ernest Okeke, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ernest Okeke, MD had 245 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ernest Okeke, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ernest Okeke, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Misoprostol, Metoprolol Tartrate, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ernest Okeke, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ernest Okeke, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,484 Part D claims and 289 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ernest Okeke, MD's credentials? ▼
Ernest Okeke, MD's NPI is 1386793131 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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