Obianuju Okpala, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Obianuju Okpala is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Athens, GA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across GA can see Obianuju Okpala, NP in person in Athens or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 8+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Athens area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1013dNPPES updated 2023-08-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
39
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
83
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,727
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $618k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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 Anxiety Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
72 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Obianuju Okpala's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 14, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
1404 Richmond Oak Ct, Loganville, GA 30052-9078
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Obianuju Okpala
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Obianuju Okpala for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Athens 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 Obianuju Okpala
Dr. Okpala is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Athens, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 389-6789.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Obianuju Okpala
Practice Location
250 North Ave, Athens, GA 30601-2244
Mailing Address
1404 Richmond Oak Ct, Loganville, GA 30052-9078
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