Summary

Dr. Francis Okonkwo is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 23 years of clinical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine, where he developed a strong foundation in comprehensive internal medicine. His dual specialty focus allows him to provide both outpatient internal medicine care and specialized inpatient hospital treatment for complex medical conditions.

Dr. Okonkwo practices at multiple locations throughout Texas, including Covenant Health System in Lubbock, Northwest Texas Hospitals in Amarillo, and Hendrick Medical Center in Brownwood. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield and treats patients with high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies. His clinical expertise includes performing blood tests and electrocardiograms to diagnose and monitor various medical conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 23 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo has 3 locations

Covenant Health System

3615 19th StLubbock, TX 79410

Northwest Texas Hospitals

1501 S Coulter StAmarillo, TX 79106

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English
Lubbock , TXSouthlake , TXHouston , TXWebster , TX
Med School: University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Nova Se Univ Hlth Prof Div Coll Osteo Ft Lauderdale Fl Med School: Al-Nahrain University College Of Medicine Med School: University of Baroda
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Hospital Medicine
  • Hospitalist

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Dr. Francis Arinze Okonkwo holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Medicine in 2003.

NPI Number

Dr. Okonkwo's NPI number is 1699979526.

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Where is Dr. Francis Okonkwo's office located?
Dr. Francis Okonkwo's office is located at 3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX, 79410.

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