Deborah Ekighalo Okonofua, FNP, DNP
Deborah Ekighalo Okonofua is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in College Park, MD with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MD can see Deborah Ekighalo Okonofua, FNP, DNP in person in College Park or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 17+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the College Park area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.27/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 17% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 869dNPPES updated 2024-01-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7100 Baltimore Ave Ste 510, College Park, MD 20740-3641
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202376.27/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.8%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
4.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
135
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
125
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
500
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $53k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$36 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Deborah Ekighalo Okonofua's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 4, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Deborah Ekighalo Okonofua
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Deborah Ekighalo Okonofua for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to College Park required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Deborah Ekighalo Okonofua
Dr. Okonofua is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in College Park, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (240) 467-5739.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Deborah Ekighalo Okonofua
Practice Location
7100 Baltimore Ave Ste 510, College Park, MD 20740-3641
Mailing Address
7100 Baltimore Ave Ste 510, College Park, MD 20740-3641
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