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JOSEPH-KEVIN IGWE MD
NPI 1447713813
Hospitalist in Houston, TX

Active since April 11, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-8890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2023, Dec 21, 2022, Apr 11, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Joseph-kevin Igwe Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH-KEVIN IGWE MD (NPI 1447713813) is an individual hospitalist provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (U4410) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447713813
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH-KEVIN IGWECredential: MD
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address15210 Newport Bridge CirSugar Land, TX 77498-1307 · (832) 439-8013
Phone(713) 873-8890
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1447713813 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U4410
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 93738 (GA), U4410 (TX)
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Joseph-kelvin Igwe Md

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11000 Johnson Ferry RdAtlanta, GA 30342-1606 · Phone (404) 851-8000 · Fax (404) 303-3759
Location 2720 Westview Dr SWAtlanta, GA 30310-1458 · Phone (404) 756-1368 · Fax (404) 756-1313

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare.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

Joseph-kevin Igwe 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 ID4183094261
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231220003571
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

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 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.
32 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

ZAVEN SARGSYAN MD
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
KAYE-ANN ANTONETTE CHRISTIE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
EMILY MARIE WEBSTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
DR. MIGUEL A NIETO D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-7045
DR. LOUIS BRUNO FORNAGE MD
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-3060
DR. MICHELE TROUTMAN GIFFORD MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1750
DR. KYLE SUEN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
DR. MIYSHA SHAW GIRARDEAU MD, MS
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (771) 387-3889

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 Joseph-kevin Igwe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph-kevin Igwe is 1447713813. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2019. The provider is also known as Joseph-Kelvin Igwe MD.

Where is Joseph-kevin Igwe located?

Joseph-kevin Igwe practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-8890.

What is Joseph-kevin Igwe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Joseph-kevin Igwe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph-kevin Igwe 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 Joseph-kevin Igwe accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Joseph-kevin Igwe 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 Joseph-kevin Igwe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph-kevin Igwe is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph-kevin Igwe was last updated on January 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.