Richard C. Okafor

Overview

Dr. Okafor provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care, diagnosis, and treatment with the goal of alleviating joint problems caused by arthritis, aging, injuries, and fracture. In addition to providing general orthopedic care, he is trained in traditional hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery. He also specializes in revision joint reconstruction surgery, partial joint replacements, arthroscopy, and joint preservation procedures which may prevent or delay the need for total joint replacement. Dr. Okafor employs the most innovative non-surgical and surgical methods to relieve joint problems and return individuals to a more active and healthy lifestyle. Dr. Okafor enjoys traveling, table tennis, movies and spending time with family and friends.

His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Graduate Institution

Methodist Hospital - Houston - 2019

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center - 2018

Specialties

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in NJ

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Methodist Hospital - Houston - 2019

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock

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
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
FirstCare
  • HMO
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
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 300 University
300A University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Cedar Park
910 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard C. Okafor is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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.

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While Dr. Richard C. Okafor is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

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Dr. Richard C. Okafor accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-509-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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