Dr. Benedict O. Okwara
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 27 years
- Graduation year: 1994
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1487613840
Dr. Benedict O. Okwara M.D.
Pediatrician
He is located at 404 South Sutherland Avenue in Monroe, NC 28112. Can help patients with the following: Cerebral Palsy (CP), Croup, Infant Care, Kawasaki Disease, Skin Rash, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487613840. Appointment can be made via the phone number (704) 291-9267. He is affiliated with 4 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Benedict O. Okwara, being an pediatrician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Benedict O. Okwara.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Allergic Reaction
- Anemia
- Anencephaly
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Autism
- Bee and Wasp Stings
- Birth Defects
- Bladder Control
- Bronchitis
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
- Childhood Obesity
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
- Colic
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Croup
- Cystitis
- Developmental Delays
- Diarrhea
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Eczema
- Edema
- Edwards Syndrome
- Enuresis
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Fever
- Food Poisoning
- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Hay Fever
- Head Lice
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hives
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Jaundice
- Kawasaki Disease
- Learning Disability
- Migraine
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Noonan Syndrome
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Parenting
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Pinworm Infection
- Prescription Refill
- Reye Syndrome
- Rickets
- Sinusitis
- Skin Rash
- Sore Throat
- Speech Disorders
- Stuttering
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Tourette Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome
- Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Williams Syndrome
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
Procedures Performed by Dr. Benedict O. Okwara
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Benedict O. Okwara as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Gold RD CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver RD CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Benedict O. Okwara is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Benedict O. Okwara is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Internal Medicine .
Bills through: First Care Medical Clinic, Pa
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| AstraZeneca | $897 |
| Theravance Biopharma | $743 |
| Janssen | $480 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $4212 |
| Travel and Lodging | $608 |
| Other | $173 |
Studies
Graduated in 1994Additional Specialities
- Internist
Sanctions
| Date | Description | Board |
|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2016 | Non-Disciplinary Consent Order: Public Letter of Concern | Medical Board |
Affiliated practices
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Benedict O. Okwara have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Benedict O. Okwara is affiliated with First Care Medical Clinic. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. Benedict O. Okwara accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?
Yes, Dr. Benedict O. Okwara is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Benedict O. Okwara treat?
Dr. Benedict O. Okwara provides treatment for Cerebral Palsy (CP), Croup, Infant Care, Kawasaki Disease, Skin Rash, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Benedict O. Okwara?
Dr. Benedict O. Okwara's office is located at 404 South Sutherland Avenue in Monroe, NC 28112.