NDIFREKE EKPA MD
NPI 1245811710
Internal Medicine in Kingwood, TX

Active since April 16, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N, KINGWOOD, TX 77339(281) 348-8934 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2026, Apr 16, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Ndifreke Ekpa Md NPPES

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

NDIFREKE EKPA MD (NPI 1245811710) is an individual internal medicine provider in Kingwood, Texas, licensed in Texas (U1889) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245811710
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameNDIFREKE EKPACredential: MD
Location Address22999 HIGHWAY 59 NKingwood, TX 77339-4412
Mailing Address22999 Highway 59 NKingwood, TX 77339-4412
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1245811710 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U1889
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License U1889 (TX)
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ndifreke Ekpa Md 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 ID2668910605
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240821001952
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 Ndifreke Ekpa reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cardiovascular Disease
7622 LOUIS PASTEUR, SUITE 100
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
600 ELIZABETH ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 154 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450046
Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Corpus Christi Medical Center,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450788
Location6629 Woodridge RoadCorpus Christi, TX 78414 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77339 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.

Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery)
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
HUMBLE, TX 77339
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N, STE 150
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Internal Medicine
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Internal Medicine
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
KINGWOOD, TX 77339

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 Ndifreke Ekpa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ndifreke Ekpa is 1245811710. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2021.

Where is Ndifreke Ekpa located?

Ndifreke Ekpa practices at 22999 Highway 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339. The listed phone number is (281) 348-8934.

What is Ndifreke Ekpa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Ndifreke Ekpa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ndifreke Ekpa 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ndifreke Ekpa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ndifreke Ekpa reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Wellmed Networks, Inc. (San Antonio, TX) and Gulf Coast Physician Services, PLLC (Corpus Christi, TX). 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 Ndifreke Ekpa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ndifreke Ekpa accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Ndifreke Ekpa 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 Ndifreke Ekpa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ndifreke Ekpa is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi Medical Center,the.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ndifreke Ekpa was last updated on August 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.