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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1578678868 M.D.
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Specialist in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, 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
433
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. filed 433 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Pascagoula, Mississippi, prescribing 89% generic.
- 433
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
433 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
433 71% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 4300 HOSPITAL ST STE 105, Pascagoula, MS, 39581, with a listed phone of (228) 769-2588. NPI 1578678868 was issued on 08/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 433 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $133K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1578678868 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/20/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Specialist average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 433 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.
433
Total Claims
$133K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 617
- Total Day Supply
- 16,244
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $77K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $55K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 202
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.73
- Gender Split
- 42% female / 58% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
87 claims
- Ceftriaxone 29
Ceftriaxone
29 claims
- Emtricitabine-Teno… 23
Emtricitabine-Tenofovir Disop
23 claims
- Azithromycin 22
Azithromycin
22 claims
- Vancomycin Hcl 21
Vancomycin Hcl
21 claims
- Efavirenz-Emtric-T… 16
Efavirenz-Emtric-Tenofov Disop
16 claims
- Sodium Chloride 16
Sodium Chloride
16 claims
- Ethambutol Hcl 15
Ethambutol Hcl
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 87 |
| Ceftriaxone Ceftriaxone Sodium | 29 |
| Emtricitabine-Tenofovir Disop Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Tdf) | 23 |
| Azithromycin | 22 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 21 |
| Efavirenz-Emtric-Tenofov Disop Efavirenz/Emtricit/Tenofovr Df | 16 |
| Sodium Chloride 0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 16 |
| Ethambutol Hcl | 15 |
| Rifampin | 14 |
| Dovato Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D.'s 433 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ekenna.
Dr. John Abide
MD
Greenville, MS
Kelley Aday
Iuka, MS
Dr. Moses Adedeji
MD
Biloxi, MS
Dr. John Agnone
MD
Gulfport, MS
Dr. N Aveed Ahmed
M.D.
Jackson, MS
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. wrote 433 Medicare Part D claims totaling $133K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. located? ▼
Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. is located at 4300 HOSPITAL ST STE 105, Pascagoula, MS, 39581. Phone: (228) 769-2588.
What is Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578678868, issued on 08/20/2006.
Does Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $77K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Ceftriaxone, Emtricitabine-Tenofovir Disop. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 433 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Okechukwu Ekenna, M.D.'s NPI is 1578678868 with credentials M.D.. 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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