LOISE U EKWEM
NPI 1053892240
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Houston, TX

Active since August 24, 2018PECOS Enrolled
8102 ANTOINE DR, HOUSTON, TX 77088(713) 360-2980 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 3, 2023, Aug 24, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Loise U Ekwem NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LOISE U EKWEM (NPI 1053892240) is an individual family provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP138509) and active in the NPI registry since August 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Sugar Land.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053892240
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameLOISE U EKWEM
Location Address8102 ANTOINE DRHouston, TX 77088-2802
Mailing Address5326 Priamus DrMissouri City, TX 77459-1854 · (281) 235-6396
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 24, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1053892240 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP138509
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · GerontologyTaxonomy 363LG0600X · License AP138509 (TX)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · PediatricsTaxonomy 363LP0200X · License AP138509 (TX)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Women's HealthTaxonomy 363LW0102X · License AP138509 (TX)
8102 ANTOINE DR, Houston, TX 77088

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 114922 Laytham LnSugar Land, TX 77498-1055 · Phone (281) 235-6396

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Loise U Ekwem is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Loise Ekwem reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Urgent Care
3195 DOWLEN RD STE 105
Beaumont, TX 77706
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 351 clinicians in this Medicare group
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,573 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77088 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8102 ANTOINE DR
HOUSTON, TX 77088
General Practice
8102 ANTOINE DR
HOUSTON, TX 77088

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Loise Ekwem's NPI number?

The NPI number for Loise Ekwem is 1053892240. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2018.

Where is Loise Ekwem located?

Loise Ekwem practices at 8102 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77088. The listed phone number is (713) 360-2980.

What is Loise Ekwem's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Loise Ekwem enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Loise Ekwem is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Loise Ekwem's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Loise Ekwem reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Doctors Express Of The Beaumont Area PA (Beaumont, TX) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Loise Ekwem's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Loise Ekwem accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Loise Ekwem as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Loise Ekwem was last updated on January 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.