NPI age
20 years
Enumerated 2005-12-05
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Okezika J Okereke, M.D. P.A.
Okereke is 1 of 2 thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) providers in San Benito and 1 of 602 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Plus 2 subspecialties
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2023-04-29
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
Yes
Solo practice on file
How this provider compares
Across 602 active thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) providers in Texas.
NPI age
20 years
≈ at median (19 yr)
State licenses
1 state
20% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
2
In the 41% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2005 → 2026
2005-12Enumerated in NPPES
2005
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
1000 N Dick Dowling St
San Benito, TX 785865222
Mailing address
Po Box 4680
Brownsville, TX 785234680
Specialties
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PrimaryA thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall,...
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Emergency MedicineAn emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department....
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SpecialistAn individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 05 (TX) | 113307602 | |
| 01 (TX) | 0022DK | BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD |
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 1 other active provider shares this practice address in NPPES.
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