Summary

Dr. Anthony Okafor is an internal medicine and emergency medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He completed his residency at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and brings over three decades of medical experience to his practice. His dual specialization allows him to provide both comprehensive primary care and urgent medical treatment.

Dr. Okafor practices at multiple locations including Hoboken University Medical Center in Hoboken, New Jersey, NewYork Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, New York, and Carewell Health Medical Center in East Orange, New Jersey. He specializes in treating high blood pressure emergencies and managing hypertension in both adult and pediatric patients. His emergency medicine expertise includes providing urgent care services and performing diagnostic tests like electrocardiograms. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.8 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 2.8
  • 31 years of experience
  • 50 insurance plans accepted
  • Umdnj-New Jersey Medical School
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Provided follow-up after the visit
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Anthony Ifechukwu Okafor has 3 locations

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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2.8 
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31 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Arabic, Spanish, Albanian, Turkish
Hoboken , NJNew York City , NYBronx , NYPaterson , NJ
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine Med School: St.George’s University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Anthony Ifechukwu Okafor

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Amida Care
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BEACON HEALTH STRATEGIES
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Liberty Mutual
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nationwide
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Progressive
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Anthony Ifechukwu Okafor has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Anthony Ifechukwu Okafor has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Dr. Anthony Ifechukwu Okafor holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Medical School.

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL in 1998 and Hahnemann University School Of Medicine in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Okafor's NPI number is 1306845391.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Anthony Okafor accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Anthony Okafor has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Anthony Okafor accepting new patients?
Dr. Anthony Okafor has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Anthony Okafor accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Anthony Okafor accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Anthony Okafor affiliated with?
Dr. Anthony Okafor is affiliated with HOBOKEN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Anthony Okafor?
You can find contact information for Dr. Anthony Okafor here on Vitals.

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