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DR. RAJ KUMAR AKULA M.D
NPI 1093145070
Hospitalist in Houston, TX

Active since November 12, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7600 BEECHNUT ST 8TH FL B WING, HOUSTON, TX 77074(713) 456-5686 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 12, 2024, Dec 10, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Raj Kumar Akula M.d NPPES

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

DR. RAJ KUMAR AKULA M.D (NPI 1093145070) is an individual hospitalist provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q7998) and active in the NPI registry since November 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093145070
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAJ KUMAR AKULACredential: M.D
Location Address7600 BEECHNUT ST 8TH FL B WINGHouston, TX 77074-4302
Mailing Address920 Frostwood Dr Ste 2.300Houston, TX 77024-2314 · (713) 456-5686
Phone(713) 456-5686
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateNovember 12, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1093145070 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q7998
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License Q7998 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
7600 BEECHNUT ST 8TH FL B WING, Houston, TX 77074
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company.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. Raj Kumar Akula 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 ID3678866761
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160727000989
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
505 services202 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
143 services139 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
80 services60 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
45 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77074 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
98%255 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier18 claims18 services$66.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DR. RITA I ANIGHORO M.D.
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST 8TH FL B WING
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 456-5686
DR. KALPNA KANTILAL MISTRY M.D.
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST 8TH FL B WING
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 456-5686
JYOTHSNA AMIRNENI M.D
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST 8TH FL B WING
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 456-5686
MICHAEL NGO D.O.
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST 8TH FL B WING
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 456-5686

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 Raj Akula's NPI number?

The NPI number for Raj Akula is 1093145070. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 12, 2013.

Where is Raj Akula located?

Raj Akula practices at 7600 Beechnut St 8th Fl B Wing, Houston, TX 77074. The listed phone number is (713) 456-5686.

What is Raj Akula's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Raj Akula enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Raj Akula 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 Raj Akula accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Raj Akula 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 Raj Akula affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Raj Akula is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Hospital System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Raj Akula was last updated on February 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.