Uchenna A Okoronkwo, MD
Uchenna A Okoronkwo is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Oakland, CA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Uchenna a Okoronkwo, MD has practiced internal medicine for 42+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine in 1984 and has 42+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
10500 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605-5248
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better15.82%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
15.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.4 pts)
Better than 73% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
210
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
153
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,193
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $142k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190026
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Uchenna a Okoronkwo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Uchenna a Okoronkwo for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Oakland 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 Uchenna a Okoronkwo
NPI records show Dr. Okoronkwo as active with telehealth listed in Oakland, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (510) 569-7326.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
10500 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605-5248
Mailing Address
10500 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605-5248
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