KELECHI ABARIKWU
NPI 1316527609
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 11, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-2626 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Kelechi Abarikwu NPPES

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

KELECHI ABARIKWU (NPI 1316527609) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (V0323) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare West, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316527609
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameKELECHI ABARIKWU
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030-1608 · (713) 873-2626
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 2024
NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2024
NPI 1316527609 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in TX · V0323
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.

1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Accepted 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

Kelechi Abarikwu 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 ID8527590660
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241015001508
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

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.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hca Houston Healthcare West

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450644
Location12141 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77082 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Houston Healthcare Pearland

Acute Care Hospitals · Pearland, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670106
Location11100 Shadow Creek ParkwayPearland, TX 77584 · Brazoria 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.

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.

Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, BEN TAUB GENERAL HOSPITAL
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Audiologist
1504 TAUB LOOP, AUDIOLOGY CLINIC
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1504 TAUB LOOP
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 Kelechi Abarikwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kelechi Abarikwu is 1316527609. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2021.

Where is Kelechi Abarikwu located?

Kelechi Abarikwu practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-2626.

What is Kelechi Abarikwu's specialty?

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

Is Kelechi Abarikwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kelechi Abarikwu 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 Kelechi Abarikwu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Kelechi Abarikwu 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 Kelechi Abarikwu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kelechi Abarikwu is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare West and Hca Houston Healthcare Pearland.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kelechi Abarikwu was last updated on November 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.