YAKIRA ROSE ALFORD MD, MPH
NPI 1326667205
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 10, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
710 CYPRESS CREEK PKWY, HOUSTON, TX 77090(281) 440-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2023, Apr 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Yakira Rose Alford Md, Mph NPPES

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

YAKIRA ROSE ALFORD MD, MPH (NPI 1326667205) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (U1633) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326667205
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameYAKIRA ROSE ALFORDCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address710 CYPRESS CREEK PKWYHouston, TX 77090-3402
Mailing Address2121 Allen Pkwy Apt 4048Houston, TX 77019-2457
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2023
NPI 1326667205 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 · U1633
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.

710 CYPRESS CREEK PKWY, Houston, TX 77090

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 113338 Tomball PkwyHouston, TX 77086-3129 · Phone (346) 422-2700

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

Yakira Rose Alford Md, Mph 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 ID1254791882
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230714001035
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.

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.
43 services41 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.
16 services16 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.
11 services11 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 Northwest

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450638
Location710 Cypress Creek ParkwayHouston, TX 77090 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670053
Location1317 Lake Pointe ParkwaySugar Land, TX 77478 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77090 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.

Emergency Medicine
710 CYPRESS CREEK PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Emergency Medicine
710 CYPRESS CREEK PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Registered Nurse
710 CYPRESS CREEK PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Emergency Medicine
710 CYPRESS CREEK PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Emergency Medicine
710 CYPRESS CREEK PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Hospitalist
710 CYPRESS CREEK PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Physician Assistant
710 CYPRESS CREEK PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
710 CYPRESS CREEK PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77090

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 Yakira Alford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yakira Alford is 1326667205. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2020.

Where is Yakira Alford located?

Yakira Alford practices at 710 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX 77090. The listed phone number is (281) 440-1000.

What is Yakira Alford's specialty?

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

Is Yakira Alford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yakira Alford 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 Yakira Alford accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and UnitedHealthcare list Yakira Alford 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 Yakira Alford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yakira Alford is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest and St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yakira Alford was last updated on July 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.