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CHIBUZO AKALONU MD
NPI 1366071870
Orthopaedic Surgery in Pearland, TX

Active since April 06, 2020PECOS Enrolled
10970 SHADOW CREEK PKWY STE 100, PEARLAND, TX 77584(281) 836-9020(281) 836-9015 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2026, Jul 9, 2026, Jun 4, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Chibuzo Akalonu Md NPPES

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

CHIBUZO AKALONU MD (NPI 1366071870) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Pearland, Texas, licensed in Texas (W7257) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366071870
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameCHIBUZO AKALONUCredential: MD
Location Address10970 SHADOW CREEK PKWY STE 100Pearland, TX 77584-0166
Mailing Address10970 Shadow Creek Pkwy Ste 100Pearland, TX 77584-0166 · (281) 836-9020 · Fax (281) 836-9015
Phone(281) 836-9020
Fax(281) 836-9015
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1366071870 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W7257
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
10970 SHADOW CREEK PKWY STE 100, Pearland, TX 77584
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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, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Chibuzo Akalonu Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4789100371
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260729004936
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Chibuzo Akalonu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Specialty Associates Of West Houston PLLC
10 mi
Internal Medicine
1200 BINZ ST STE 1350
Houston, TX 77004
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 152 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699062349 (832) 924-8788

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77584 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
$88.15 typical visit price
range $57.16 – $172.89
Typical copayment $22.03 (range $14.29 – $43.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.28 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.27
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.61 – $35.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

PEARLAND WOMEN'S HEALTH, PLLC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
10970 SHADOW CREEK PKWY STE 100
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Brazoria County (281) 398-8500
DR. DIANA S DUFF M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
10970 SHADOW CREEK PKWY STE 100
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Brazoria County (281) 398-8500

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 Chibuzo Akalonu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chibuzo Akalonu is 1366071870. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2020.

Where is Chibuzo Akalonu located?

Chibuzo Akalonu practices at 10970 Shadow Creek Pkwy Ste 100, Pearland, TX 77584. The listed phone number is (281) 836-9020.

What is Chibuzo Akalonu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Chibuzo Akalonu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chibuzo Akalonu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Chibuzo Akalonu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chibuzo Akalonu reassigns Medicare benefits to Specialty Associates Of West Houston PLLC (Houston, TX). The 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 Chibuzo Akalonu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chibuzo Akalonu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Chibuzo Akalonu 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chibuzo Akalonu was last updated on July 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.