Dr. Chimalum Richard Okafor
Dr. Chimalum R. Okafor
Last updated: Feb 19, 2025

Dr. Chimalum R. Okafor

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 12 years
  • Graduation year: 2009
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1982916763

Dr. Chimalum R. Okafor M.D.

Hospitalist

He is located at 1005 Drive Db Todd Jr Boulevard in Nashville, TN 37208. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Hyperlipidemia, Peptic Ulcer, Prescription Refill, Urethritis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982916763. Appointment can be made via the phone number (615) 327-6611. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Chimalum Richard Okafor, being an hospitalist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Chimalum R. Okafor.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bladder Control
  • Chest Pain
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Cystitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Fever
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Prescription Refill
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Chimalum R. Okafor as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Alliant Health Plans, Inc.

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc.
Alliant Health Plans, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
SoloCare Bronze EPO $8500 DED HSA 10004 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO $9500 DED 10015 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
SoloCare Gold EPO $1500 DED 10010 EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
SoloCare Silver EPO $5000 DED 10014 EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
SoloCare Silver EPO $6500 DED 10013 EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO $7500 DED 10008 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Gold EPO $2000 DED 10006 EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO $0 DED 10005 EPO · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Silver EPO $6000 DED 10007 EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Chimalum R. Okafor is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Chimalum R. Okafor is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Internal Medicine (also registered under: Practitioner - Hospitalist) .

Bills through: Summit Medical Group, Pllc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

GlaxoSmithKline $30

Other

Food and Beverage $31

Studies

Graduated in 2009

Additional Specialities

  • Internist

Affiliated practices

Meharry Medical Group
1005 Dr. DB Todd JR Boulevard
Nashville, 37208 TN
(615) 327-6606
Warren Clinics
6600 South Yale Avenue
Tulsa, 74136 OK
(918) 488-6000
Summit Medical Group
1128 East Weisgarber Road
Knoxville, 37909 TN
(865) 633-9400

Affiliated hospitals

PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
417 THIRD AVENUE
ALBANY, 31703 GA
(229) 312-4068
PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL
5126 HOSPITAL DRIVE NE
COVINGTON, 30014 GA
(770) 786-7053

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Chimalum Richard Okafor accept insurance?

Dr. Chimalum Richard Okafor is listed in-network for 9 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc.. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Chimalum Richard Okafor treat?

Dr. Chimalum Richard Okafor provides treatment for Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Hyperlipidemia, Peptic Ulcer, Prescription Refill, Urethritis. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. Chimalum Richard Okafor affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Chimalum Richard Okafor is affiliated with PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Chimalum Richard Okafor have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Chimalum Richard Okafor is affiliated with Meharry Medical Group. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Chimalum Richard Okafor?

Dr. Chimalum Richard Okafor's office is located at 1005 Drive Db Todd Jr Boulevard in Nashville, TN 37208.