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GERALD J AKPASSA MD
NPI 1447296975
Emergency Medicine in Longview, TX

Active since June 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1029 RIVERWOOD DR, LONGVIEW, TX 75604(903) 239-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2023, Feb 10, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Gerald J Akpassa Md NPPES

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

GERALD J AKPASSA MD (NPI 1447296975) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Longview, Texas, licensed in Texas (M1419) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447296975
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameGERALD J AKPASSACredential: MD
Location Address1029 RIVERWOOD DRLongview, TX 75604-6228
Mailing Address409 Cottage RdCarthage, TX 75633-1466 · (903) 693-3841
Phone(903) 239-3000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2023
✔ NPI 1447296975 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 · M1419
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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License M1419 (TX)
1029 RIVERWOOD DR, Longview, TX 75604
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1700 E Marshall AveLongview, TX 75601-5580 · Phone (903) 315-1488
Location 2811 S Washington AveMarshall, TX 75670-5336 · Phone (903) 315-1488

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid177597501TX
Medicaid177597503TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.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

Gerald J Akpassa Md 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 ID9739113952
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050926001244
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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
327 services138 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
292 services133 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
204 services199 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
122 services121 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
31 services23 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Longview, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450032
Location700 E Marshall AveLongview, TX 75601 · Gregg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75604 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%134 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 350 pounds, but less than or equal to 600 pounds, with any type side rails, with mattress E0303
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$117.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers65 claims69 services$18.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers67 claims71 services$98.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Gerald Akpassa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Akpassa is 1447296975. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2006.

Where is Gerald Akpassa located?

Gerald Akpassa practices at 1029 Riverwood Dr, Longview, TX 75604. The listed phone number is (903) 239-3000.

What is Gerald Akpassa's specialty?

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

Is Gerald Akpassa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerald Akpassa 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 Gerald Akpassa accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Gerald Akpassa 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 Gerald Akpassa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gerald Akpassa is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerald Akpassa was last updated on March 31, 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.