Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
5050 S Florida Ave, 
Lakeland, FL 

Overview

Chukwuka Okafor is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida.

Dr. Okafor is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

Dr. Okafor is board certified in AB Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery.

Graduate Institution

Boston University School Of Medicine

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

AB Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

South Florida Baptist

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Freedom Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Spine Institute of Central Florida
5050 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor by calling their office at 863-703-2994. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor is classified as an Advanced expert for Scoliosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor specialize in?

While Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Cervical Spondylosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor accept my insurance?

Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 863-703-2994 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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