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DR. FELIX EKANEM
NPI 1467494708
Emergency Medicine in Gilmer, TX

Active since June 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
712 N WOOD ST, GILMER, TX 75644(903) 841-7100(903) 841-7219 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Felix Ekanem NPPES

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

DR. FELIX EKANEM (NPI 1467494708) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Gilmer, Texas, licensed in Texas (K3171) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Golden Plains Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467494708
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FELIX EKANEM
Location Address712 N WOOD STGilmer, TX 75644-1751
Mailing AddressPo Box 9879Tyler, TX 75711-2879 · (903) 594-2497 · Fax (903) 509-0493
Phone(903) 841-7100
Fax(903) 841-7219
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 2014
✔ NPI 1467494708 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 · K3171
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.
712 N WOOD ST, Gilmer, TX 75644
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF84482TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8D3979TX
Medicaid107276108TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Health Advantage 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

Dr. Felix Ekanem 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 ID4284624271
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040513000007, I20040708001234
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 4

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.
129 services122 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.
87 services85 patients
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.
29 services21 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Golden Plains Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Borger, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number451369
Location100 Medical DriveBorger, TX 79007 · Hutchinson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75644 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

UPSHUR EMERGENCY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES PA
Emergency Medicine
712 N WOOD ST
GILMER, TX 75644
Upshur County (800) 893-9698
EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER-GILMER
General Acute Care Hospital
712 N WOOD ST
GILMER, TX 75644
Upshur County (903) 841-7100
GRETA PARKS-HERNDON MD
Emergency Medicine
712 N WOOD ST
GILMER, TX 75644
Upshur County (800) 893-9698
ROBERT BRUCE MCMANUS DO
Emergency Medicine
712 N WOOD ST
GILMER, TX 75644
Upshur County (800) 893-9698
DR. WILLIAM DOUGLAS ANDERSON MD
Emergency Medicine
712 N WOOD ST, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
GILMER, TX 75644
Upshur County (903) 841-7100
HASSAN ALBEIGE MD
Emergency Medicine
712 N WOOD ST
GILMER, TX 75644
Upshur County (800) 893-9698

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 Felix Ekanem's NPI number?

The NPI number for Felix Ekanem is 1467494708. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Where is Felix Ekanem located?

Felix Ekanem practices at 712 N Wood St, Gilmer, TX 75644. The listed phone number is (903) 841-7100.

What is Felix Ekanem's specialty?

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

Is Felix Ekanem enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Felix Ekanem 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 Felix Ekanem accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Health Advantage and Octave list Felix Ekanem 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 Felix Ekanem affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Felix Ekanem is affiliated with Golden Plains Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Felix Ekanem was last updated on July 15, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.