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AKUA FORDJOUR MD, PHD
NPI 1285040626
Hospitalist in Dallas, TX

Active since July 07, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3600 GASTON AVE, DALLAS, TX 75246(214) 820-3000(214) 821-1193 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 13, 2026, Dec 9, 2025, Sep 20, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Akua Fordjour Md, Phd NPPES

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

AKUA FORDJOUR MD, PHD (NPI 1285040626) is an individual hospitalist provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Nebraska (CP1833) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285040626
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameAKUA FORDJOURCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address3600 GASTON AVEDallas, TX 75246-1800
Mailing Address3600 Gaston Ave Ste 550Dallas, TX 75246-1905 · (214) 820-3000
Phone(214) 820-3000
Fax(214) 821-1193
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, AuroraGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1285040626 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NE · CP1833✔ Licensed in IA · MD-56069✔ Licensed in TN · 76028✔ Licensed in ND · 23202✔ Licensed in TX · R2099
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.
3600 GASTON AVE, Dallas, TX 75246
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12051 Hamill RdHixson, TN 37343-6614 · Phone (423) 495-7100 · Fax (423) 495-6312
Location 27500 Mercy RdOmaha, NE 68124-2319 · Phone (855) 524-4001 · Fax (402) 398-5589

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.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

Akua Fordjour Md, Phd 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 ID2961781109
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170828003343, I20251204001043, I20251212001308, I20260103510156, I20260123001184
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 3

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.
274 services154 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.
258 services130 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.
80 services80 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440091
Location2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County

Baylor University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dallas, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450021
Location3500 Gaston AveDallas, TX 75246 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial

Acute Care Hospitals · Frisco, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450885
Location12505 Lebanon RoadFrisco, TX 75035 · Collin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75246 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
$131.01 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $32.75 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.80 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $25.20 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
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.

DR. MAMTA GUPTA MD
Internal Medicine
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 550
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 821-8867
DR. ARIEL MARCELO MODRYKAMIEN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3600 GASTON AVE, WADLEY TOWER, SUITE 960
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (402) 972-6078
SUSAN C. CHESIRE ANP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
3600 GASTON AVE, WADLEY TOWER, SUITE 651
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 820-9115
DR. SADAT ANWAR SHAMIM M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 1155
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 820-4688
KIMBER LEE FOUST MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
3600 GASTON AVE, WADLEY TOWER STE 960
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 820-5630
TEXAS SAM HOLDINGS, LLC
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 1055
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 827-0330
DR. CARLOS E VELASCO MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 851
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 826-6044
ROBERT LOUIS KOSTER M.D.
Internal Medicine
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 703
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 823-4200

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 Akua Fordjour's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akua Fordjour is 1285040626. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2014.

Where is Akua Fordjour located?

Akua Fordjour practices at 3600 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246. The listed phone number is (214) 820-3000.

What is Akua Fordjour's specialty?

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

Is Akua Fordjour enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akua Fordjour 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 Akua Fordjour accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Akua Fordjour 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 Akua Fordjour affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Akua Fordjour is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akua Fordjour was last updated on January 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.