Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ann Okpara, ARNP

Physician Assistant · Everett, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3901 HOYT AVE, Everett, WA 98201
4253395443
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1811365299 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Okpara from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Okpara

Dr. Ann Okpara is a physician assistant in Everett, WA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Okpara performed 4,695 Medicare services across 1,013 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Okpara received a total of $825 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 30 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Okpara is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in WA $825 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,695
Medicare services
Top 3% in WA for physician assistant
1,013
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~470 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
BCG treatment for bladder cancer 3,100 $2 $5
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
321 $2 $8
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
302 $9 $65
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
267 $127 $419
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
237 $88 $313
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
115 $49 $212
Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug
A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue.
62 $67 $377
Urinalysis, microscopic examination
A laboratory test that examines a urine sample under a microscope to check for cells, crystals, bacteria, or other substances.
49 $3 $14
Complicated insertion of bladder tube 42 $104 $434
Urine culture, bacterial colony count
A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections.
42 $8 $23
Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device
A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures.
36 $56 $206
Antibiotic sensitivity test
A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods.
27 $8 $24
Non-rubber pessary
A non-rubber device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs.
25 $52 $80
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 20 $33 $198
Urine culture, bacterial identification
A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections.
20 $8 $21
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation
This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.
16 $59 $262
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
14 $67 $314
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$825
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $206/year across 4 years
Top 21% in WA for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
30
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$825 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$295
2023
$322
2022
$119
2021
$90

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$91
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$72
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$40
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$31
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$23
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$22
180 Medical, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 68.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
180 Medical, Inc.
$328
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$120
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$91
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$72
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$40
ConvaTec Inc.
$32
Boston Scientific Corporation
$32
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$23
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$22
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 65.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANKTIVA · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMCEVI · CURE ULTRA CATHETER · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · JELMYTO · PROLARIS · PYLARIFY · rezum Generator
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
419
Per 100K population
50.2
County median income
$107,982
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EVERETT
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Okpara is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Okpara experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Okpara performed 3,100 bcg treatment for bladder cancer services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Okpara receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Okpara received a total of $825 from 11 companies across 30 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Okpara's costs compare to other physician assistants in Everett?
Dr. Okpara's average Medicare payment per service is $18. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Okpara) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →