BASSEL AKBIK M.D.
NPI 1578905089
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Bassel Akbik's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bassel Akbik is 1578905089. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2013.

Q: What is Bassel Akbik's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bassel Akbik was last updated on April 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.

Active since July 25, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

6565 FANNIN ST STE B452, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-3620 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 12, 2024, Aug 27, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Bassel Akbik M.d. NPPES

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

BASSEL AKBIK M.D. (NPI 1578905089) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T4303) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578905089

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X

Provider Legal NameBASSEL AKBIKCredential: M.D.

Location Address6565 FANNIN ST STE B452Houston, TX 77030-2703

Mailing Address6565 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-2703 · (713) 441-3620

Phone(713) 441-3620

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateApril 12, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 12, 2024

✔ NPI 1578905089 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0200X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · T4303✔ Licensed in OH · 35.127766

Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

6565 FANNIN ST STE B452, Houston, TX 77030

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Accepted Insurance

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

Bassel Akbik M.d. 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 ID3577825876

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220323002978

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

281 services142 patients

Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292

Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.

30 services19 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.

19 services16 patients

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.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450358

Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · 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.

ELIZABETH MARIE KINDER APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)