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DR. CHIAKA OGECHI AKARICHI M.D.
NPI 1063715282
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Dallas, TX

Active since December 09, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.59/100
CMS Quality Rating
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD, DALLAS, TX 75390(214) 590-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 2, 2025, May 30, 2025, Nov 8, 2019 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Chiaka Ogechi Akarichi M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHIAKA OGECHI AKARICHI M.D. (NPI 1063715282) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (S4256) and active in the NPI registry since December 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Parkland Health & Hospital System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Valhalla.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063715282
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHIAKA OGECHI AKARICHICredential: M.D.
Location Address5323 HARRY HINES BLVDDallas, TX 75390-1530
Mailing Address5323 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390-7201 · (214) 590-8000
Phone(214) 590-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeisel School Of Medicine At DartmouthGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateDecember 9, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 2, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1063715282 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · S4256✔ Licensed in NY · 295859
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75390
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Chiaka Ogechi Abara

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1100 Woods RdValhalla, NY 10595-1530 · Phone (914) 493-7000

Other Identifiers 1

Other295859NY · Nys License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Chiaka Ogechi Akarichi M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7517219124
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191223000245
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Parkland Health & Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Dallas, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450015
Location5200 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75235 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.59/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.12
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.2

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MRS. TANYA MARIE PLETIN PA-C
Physician Assistant
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75390
Dallas County (214) 648-6400
BENJAMIN SETH MARTINEZ MD
Anesthesiology
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75390
Dallas County (214) 648-3111
DR. JYOTHSNA GATTINENI M.D.
Pediatrics
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75390
Dallas County (214) 648-3438
LEE M. LUNSFORD MD
Anesthesiology
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75390
Dallas County (214) 648-8000
TING-YI CHEN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75390
Dallas County (214) 645-2800
DR. STEPHANIE C JONES MD
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75390
Dallas County (214) 648-9374
DR. ALECIA CURLENE NERO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75390
Dallas County (214) 648-4180
DR. KATHERINE ANNA JOHNSON MD
Pediatrics
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75390
Dallas County (214) 456-0771

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 Chiaka Akarichi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chiaka Akarichi is 1063715282. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 9, 2010. The provider is also known as Dr. Chiaka Ogechi Abara.

Where is Chiaka Akarichi located?

Chiaka Akarichi practices at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390. The listed phone number is (214) 590-8000.

What is Chiaka Akarichi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Chiaka Akarichi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chiaka Akarichi is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Chiaka Akarichi accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Chiaka Akarichi 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.

Is Chiaka Akarichi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chiaka Akarichi is affiliated with Parkland Health & Hospital System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chiaka Akarichi was last updated on June 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.