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DR. MICHAELA CHIOMA ANUKWUEM OD
NPI 1558844829
Optometrist in Katy, TX

Active since September 12, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1331 W GRAND PKWY N STE 120, KATY, TX 77493(281) 347-0177 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 24, 2021, Sep 12, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Michaela Chioma Anukwuem Od NPPES

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

DR. MICHAELA CHIOMA ANUKWUEM OD (NPI 1558844829) is an individual optometrist in Katy, Texas, licensed in Texas (9587TG) and active in the NPI registry since September 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558844829
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAELA CHIOMA ANUKWUEMCredential: OD
Location Address1331 W GRAND PKWY N STE 120Katy, TX 77493-2711
Mailing Address2855 Gramercy St Ste 400Houston, TX 77025-1756 · (713) 668-6828
Phone(281) 347-0177
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1558844829 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 9587TG
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1331 W GRAND PKWY N STE 120, Katy, TX 77493
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid420871201TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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. Michaela Chioma Anukwuem Od 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 ID1254748254
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210318000002
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77493 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
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

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

HOUSTON OPTIC, PLLC
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1331 W GRAND PKWY N STE 120
KATY, TX 77493
Harris County (281) 347-0177

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 Michaela Anukwuem's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michaela Anukwuem is 1558844829. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2018.

Where is Michaela Anukwuem located?

Michaela Anukwuem practices at 1331 W Grand Pkwy N Ste 120, Katy, TX 77493. The listed phone number is (281) 347-0177.

What is Michaela Anukwuem's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Michaela Anukwuem enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michaela Anukwuem 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 Michaela Anukwuem accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 9 other insurers list Michaela Anukwuem 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 Michaela Anukwuem was last updated on May 24, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.