JAMES HOWARD ACUFF MD
NPI 1174105100
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Houston, TX

Active since April 28, 2021PECOS Enrolled
6411 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 704-5269 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Jun 19, 2024, Apr 28, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About James Howard Acuff Md NPPES

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

JAMES HOWARD ACUFF MD (NPI 1174105100) is an individual infectious disease provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (W6148) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174105100
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameJAMES HOWARD ACUFFCredential: MD
Location Address6411 FANNIN STHouston, TX 77030-1501
Mailing Address1605 Gunston Hall RdHixson, TN 37343-2578 · (423) 463-6765
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1174105100 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W6148
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
6411 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Baylor Plz Ste 405AHouston, TX 77030-3498 · Phone (713) 798-9828

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)

James Howard Acuff Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7517421159
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260714004259
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Acuff reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,111 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 77030 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.

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.

Emergency Medicine
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Dentist (General Practice)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 James Acuff's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Acuff is 1174105100. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2021.

Where is James Acuff located?

James Acuff practices at 6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 704-5269.

What is James Acuff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is James Acuff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Acuff is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Acuff's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Acuff reassigns Medicare benefits to Ut Physicians (Houston, TX). The 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 James Acuff's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Acuff accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list James Acuff 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 James Acuff was last updated on June 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.