NPI age
20 years
Enumerated 2005-12-05
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Phyllis Chizomam Okereke, M.D
Okereke is 1 of 15 ophthalmology providers in Brownsville and 1 of 2155 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Ophthalmology
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2009-10-15
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
No
May be part of a larger org
How this provider compares
Across 2155 active ophthalmology providers in Texas.
NPI age
20 years
≈ at median (19 yr)
State licenses
1 state
9% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
0
31% of peers hold subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2005 → 2026
2005-12Enumerated in NPPES
2005
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
110 Uptown Avenue, Suite A
Brownsville, TX 785207563
Mailing address
Po Box 3067
Brownsville, TX 785233067
Specialties
-
Ophthalmology PrimaryAn ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual...
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 (TX) | 1760633326-2000 | TEXAS DIABETIC COUNSEL |
| 01 (TX) | 0094EQ | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHEILD |
| 05 (TX) | 0306821-01 |
Practice context
Solo or small practice. No other active providers share this practice address in NPPES.
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