Dr Johnson Akpoba Ukpede, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Dr Johnson Akpoba Ukpede, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine" physician in Houston, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. His current practice location is 12000 Richmond Ave, Suite 270, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 741-3243.

Dr Johnson Akpoba Ukpede is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N4814) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1760704068.

Contact Information

Dr Johnson Akpoba Ukpede, MD
12000 Richmond Ave, Suite 270,
Houston, TX 77082-2431
(281) 741-3243
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Johnson Akpoba Ukpede
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience18 Years
Location12000 Richmond Ave, Houston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Johnson Akpoba Ukpede graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760704068
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/28/2010
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052585718
  • Enrollment ID: I20111116000106

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Johnson Akpoba Ukpede such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760704068NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine N4814 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hca Houston Healthcare WestHouston, TXHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Johnson Akpoba Ukpede allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDelta Spine And Pain Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740645787
PECOS PAC ID: 4486958964
Enrollment ID: O20160203001055

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Johnson Akpoba Ukpede is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Johnson Akpoba Ukpede, MD
12000 Richmond Ave, Suite 270,
Houston, TX 77082-2431

Ph: (281) 741-3243
Dr Johnson Akpoba Ukpede, MD
12000 Richmond Ave, Suite 270,
Houston, TX 77082-2431

Ph: (281) 741-3243

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