AKKARA J PAUL MD
NPI 1467563072
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Akkara Paul's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akkara Paul is 1467563072. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Q: What is Akkara Paul's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akkara Paul was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1635 NORTH LOOP W, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 867-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Akkara J Paul Md NPPES

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

AKKARA J PAUL MD (NPI 1467563072) is an individual pain medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L0501) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467563072

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X

Provider Legal NameAKKARA J PAULCredential: MD

Location Address1635 NORTH LOOP WHouston, TX 77008-1532

Mailing AddressPo Box 926098Houston, TX 77292-6098 · (713) 426-1669 · Fax (713) 868-9416

Phone(713) 867-2000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

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Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207LP2900X

License✔ Licensed in TX · L0501

Definition

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

1635 NORTH LOOP W, Houston, TX 77008

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINH81556TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include 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

Akkara J Paul 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 ID3678521333

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070712000218

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 2

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

35 services34 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

34 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number190176

Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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