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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Yakira Alford's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yakira Alford was last updated on July 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.

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: August 16, 2026.

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

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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 St Joseph Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

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

Phone(281) 440-1000

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

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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, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and more.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

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 4

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

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number450035

Location1401 St. Joseph ParkwayHouston, TX 77002 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450659

Location1313 Hermann DrHouston, TX 77004 · Harris County

Emergency services

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.

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