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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: November 01, 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
Phone(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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and more.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

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Kelechi Abarikwu reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Travis County Emergency Physicians PA
147 mi
Emergency Medicine
1201 W 38TH ST
Austin, TX 78705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,511 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962440933 (330) 493-4443
Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC
192 mi
Emergency Medicine
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,452 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245938729 (210) 575-4000
Hospital Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC
192 mi
Hospitalist
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 681 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881392363 (210) 575-4000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

ZAVEN SARGSYAN MD
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
KAYE-ANN ANTONETTE CHRISTIE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
EMILY MARIE WEBSTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
DR. MIGUEL A NIETO D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-7045
DR. LOUIS BRUNO FORNAGE MD
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-3060
DR. MICHELE TROUTMAN GIFFORD MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1750
DR. KYLE SUEN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
DR. MIYSHA SHAW GIRARDEAU MD, MS
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (771) 387-3889

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kelechi Abarikwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kelechi Abarikwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Travis County Emergency Physicians PA (Austin, TX), Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, TX) and Hospital Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, 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 Kelechi Abarikwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kelechi Abarikwu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit 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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.