DR. AKEMI L KAWAGUCHI MD
NPI 1437126307
Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Houston, TX
About Dr. Akemi L Kawaguchi Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. AKEMI L KAWAGUCHI MD (NPI 1437126307) is an individual pediatric surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q0476) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Akemi L Kawaguchi Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Akemi Kawaguchi reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,675 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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.
HOUSTON, TX 77030
HOUSTON, TX 77030
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 Akemi Kawaguchi's NPI number?
The NPI number for Akemi Kawaguchi is 1437126307. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2006.
Where is Akemi Kawaguchi located?
Akemi Kawaguchi practices at 6410 Fannin St Suite 950, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 325-7323.
What is Akemi Kawaguchi's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0120X.
Is Akemi Kawaguchi enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Akemi Kawaguchi is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Akemi Kawaguchi's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Akemi Kawaguchi reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ut Physicians (Houston, TX) and Physicians Referral Service (Houston, 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 Akemi Kawaguchi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Akemi Kawaguchi accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Akemi Kawaguchi 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 Akemi Kawaguchi was last updated on May 18, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.
# Dr. Akemi L Kawaguchi, MD · NPI 1437126307
Pediatric Surgery physician in Houston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 1, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1437126307 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 1, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Surgery - Pediatric Surgery · taxonomy 2086S0120X
- **State license:** Q0476 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 6410 FANNIN ST, SUITE 950, Houston, TX 77030-3000
- **Phone:** (832) 325-7323 · **Fax:** (713) 512-2221
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Ut Physicians (NPI 1033157821, Houston, TX); Physicians Referral Service (NPI 1073574810, Houston, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 18, 2015
- **Other identifiers:** Other 8EP778; Medicare PIN 372420YKY3; Medicaid 340705801 (TX)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1437126307) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.