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TOCHI AJIWE MD
NPI 1275152977
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 13, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 BAYLOR PLZ, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-5928 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2025, Mar 29, 2023, Apr 13, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Tochi Ajiwe Md NPPES

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

TOCHI AJIWE MD (NPI 1275152977) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T3912) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Texas Health System, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275152977
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameTOCHI AJIWECredential: MD
Location Address1 BAYLOR PLZHouston, TX 77030-3411
Mailing Address500 Westover Dr Unit 30872Sanford, NC 27330-8941 · (832) 384-5514 · Fax (213) 283-8768
Phone(713) 798-5928
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1275152977 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · T3912
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1 BAYLOR PLZ, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Tochi Ajiwe 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 ID3971971722
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221129000491
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
58 services55 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
56 services56 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
36 services33 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

South Texas Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450119
Location1102 W Trenton RoadEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tyler County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Woodville, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450460
Location1100 West BluffWoodville, TX 75979 · Tyler County
Emergency services

Tmc- Bonham Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Bonham, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451370
Location504 Lipscomb StreetBonham, TX 75418 · Fannin County
Emergency services

St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670075
Location20171 Chasewood Park DriveHouston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Emergency services

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
$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.

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.

95.75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability95
Improvement Activities40

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.

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
General Acute Care Hospital
1 BAYLOR PLZ, SUITE 022D
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-4620
MATTHEW CARROLL
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 BAYLOR PLZ, BCM610
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-7372
DR. HOLLAND MANON KAPLAN MD
Hospitalist
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (940) 231-1879
SIDRAH SHAH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-5928
MICHAEL AZAR MD (PLANNED 5/27/22)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-6376
MICHELE ALEXIS CABEZA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-0200
NATHANIEL GREY LOYD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (405) 834-5432
ANDREA ELIZABETH GULOY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1170

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 Tochi Ajiwe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tochi Ajiwe is 1275152977. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2020.

Where is Tochi Ajiwe located?

Tochi Ajiwe practices at 1 Baylor Plz, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-5928.

What is Tochi Ajiwe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Tochi Ajiwe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tochi Ajiwe 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 Tochi Ajiwe accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Tochi Ajiwe 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 Tochi Ajiwe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tochi Ajiwe is affiliated with South Texas Health System, Tyler County Hospital, Tmc- Bonham Hospital and St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tochi Ajiwe was last updated on March 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.