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Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (1999)
1 Northeast Drive
Bangor, ME 04401

Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD is affiliated with Eastern Maine Medical Center.

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Office Locations

1 Northeast Drive
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 275-3800
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In The News 

“And Dr. Isidore Okere continues to work at the Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor, Maine, where he is a cardiologist.”—"The future terrified Nancy until a doctor gave her life-changing advice", NPR, March 2023
“Dr. Isidore Okere - who I will remember my whole life - he said, go live your life.”—"My Unsung Hero: Live your life", NPR, February 2023
“BANGOR - EMMC Northeast Cardiology Associates announced recently that Dr. Isidore Okere has joined its team of cardiologists.”—"Health news", Bangor Daily News, October 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

In 2013, Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maine.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 27
inpatient care 27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD.

Gender
Male 12
Female 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 55
Dementia 45
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME during 2014 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 54
cardiac procedures 219
catheterization 121
diagnostic procedures 40
doctor visit 38
hospital care 37
inpatient care 37
minimally invasive procedures 121
nuclear scan 23
stent placement (stenting) 27
stress testing 48
ultrasound (sonogram) 50
vascular procedures 40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD.

Gender
Male 314
Female 303
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 605
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 191
From 75 to 84 221
85 and over 112
Less than 65 93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 41
Dementia 12
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME during 2015 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 188
cardiac procedures 783
catheterization 497
diagnostic procedures 147
doctor visit 272
emergency care 32
hospital care 275
inpatient care 275
minimally invasive procedures 497
nuclear scan 23
stent placement (stenting) 105
stress testing 39
ultrasound (sonogram) 205
vascular procedures 189

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD.

Gender
Male 1452
Female 1188
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2564
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 36
Age
From 65 to 74 834
From 75 to 84 942
85 and over 406
Less than 65 458

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 73
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 44
Dementia 14
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME during 2016 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 230
cardiac procedures 875
catheterization 469
diagnostic procedures 108
doctor visit 262
emergency care 16
hospital care 234
inpatient care 234
minimally invasive procedures 495
nuclear scan 45
stent placement (stenting) 115
stress testing 80
ultrasound (sonogram) 234
vascular procedures 174

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD.

Gender
Male 706
Female 563
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1227
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 23
Age
From 65 to 74 424
From 75 to 84 432
85 and over 210
Less than 65 203

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 73
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 37
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 42
Dementia 14
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME during 2017 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 178
cardiac procedures 702
catheterization 367
diagnostic procedures 83
doctor visit 190
emergency care 17
hospital care 204
inpatient care 204
minimally invasive procedures 385
nuclear scan 23
stent placement (stenting) 89
stress testing 39
ultrasound (sonogram) 199
vascular procedures 162

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD.

Gender
Male 686
Female 581
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1222
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 15
Age
From 65 to 74 410
From 75 to 84 417
85 and over 250
Less than 65 190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 70
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 42
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME during 2018 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 170
cardiac procedures 775
catheterization 370
diagnostic procedures 89
doctor visit 216
emergency care 14
hospital care 216
implant surgery 12
inpatient care 216
minimally invasive procedures 390
nuclear scan 14
stent placement (stenting) 85
stress testing 27
ultrasound (sonogram) 272
vascular procedures 175

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD.

Gender
Male 559
Female 459
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 992
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 350
From 75 to 84 344
85 and over 153
Less than 65 171

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 44
Dementia 17
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME during 2019 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 140
cardiac procedures 624
catheterization 362
diagnostic procedures 108
doctor visit 183
emergency care 14
hospital care 112
inpatient care 112
minimally invasive procedures 381
stent placement (stenting) 85
ultrasound (sonogram) 178
vascular procedures 173

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD.

Gender
Male 366
Female 317
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 660
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 233
From 75 to 84 248
85 and over 114
Less than 65 88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 43
Dementia 13
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME during 2020 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 84
cardiac procedures 330
catheterization 184
diagnostic procedures 58
doctor visit 83
hospital care 79
inpatient care 79
minimally invasive procedures 204
stent placement (stenting) 42
ultrasound (sonogram) 73
vascular procedures 111

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD.

Gender
Male 238
Female 203
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 423
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 170
From 75 to 84 149
85 and over 69
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 44
Dementia 15
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 64
cardiac procedures 456
catheterization 150
diagnostic procedures 54
doctor visit 73
hospital care 53
inpatient care 53
minimally invasive procedures 178
stent placement (stenting) 32
ultrasound (sonogram) 237
vascular procedures 95

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD.

Gender
Male 589
Female 483
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1024
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 26
Native American 11
Age
From 65 to 74 364
From 75 to 84 376
85 and over 164
Less than 65 168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 72
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 38
Dementia 17
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME during 2022 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 58
cardiac procedures 382
catheterization 153
diagnostic procedures 51
doctor visit 66
emergency care 15
minimally invasive procedures 177
stent placement (stenting) 29
ultrasound (sonogram) 152
vascular procedures 104

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD.

Gender
Male 440
Female 400
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 817
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 262
From 75 to 84 312
85 and over 153
Less than 65 113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 44
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 37
Dementia 12
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME during 2023 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 58
cardiac procedures 255
catheterization 120
diagnostic procedures 33
doctor visit 71
minimally invasive procedures 134
stent placement (stenting) 29
ultrasound (sonogram) 90
vascular procedures 64

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD.

Gender
Male 338
Female 308
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 616
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 186
From 75 to 84 264
85 and over 129
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 48
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 36
Dementia 10
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Bangor, ME were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

angioplasty 122
cardiac procedures 540
catheterization 279
diagnostic procedures 77
doctor visit 145
emergency care 18
hospital care 137
implant surgery 12
inpatient care 137
minimally invasive procedures 296
nuclear scan 25
stent placement (stenting) 63
stress testing 46
ultrasound (sonogram) 169
vascular procedures 128

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD.

Gender
Male 518
Female 438
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 922
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 7
Other 7
Age
75 to 84 336
85 and over 160
Less than 65 145
65 to 74 311

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 71
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 42
Atrial Fibrillation 30
Cancer 11
Dementia 16

Education & Training

Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1999. He has a state license in Maine.

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (1999)

Licensed In: Maine

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Isidore Chimezie Okere, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $1,836 Transcatheter Heart Valves
$1,611 		Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve
$173 		Transcatheter Heart Valve
$51
Abbott Laboratories $838 Vascular
$640 		Accessories (Structural Intervention)
$198
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $297 STENTS
$154 		Catheters
$77 		CoreValve Evolut
$67
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $175 Vascular
$175
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $149 BRILINTA
$61
$88
Other $476 Pradaxa
$148 		Effient
$103 		ZETIA
$89 		SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER
$86 		XARELTO
$23 		Other
$27
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,453
Travel and Lodging $1,039
Education $279

Biography

Dr. Isidore Okere works as an adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Okere studied medicine at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Eastern Maine Medical Center.

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