DR. OLAKUNLE IDOWU M.D.
NPI 1598090409
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Olakunle Idowu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Olakunle Idowu is 1598090409. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 9, 2009.

Q: What is Olakunle Idowu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Olakunle Idowu was last updated on July 2, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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 October 09, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 2, 2019, Jul 11, 2018, Jun 21, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Olakunle Idowu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. OLAKUNLE IDOWU M.D. (NPI 1598090409) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P4873) and active in the NPI registry since October 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in New Haven, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598090409

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. OLAKUNLE IDOWUCredential: M.D.

Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030

Mailing AddressP O Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991

Phone(713) 792-6161

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateOctober 9, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1598090409 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P4873✔ Licensed in CT · 61369

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License P4873 (TX), 61369 (CT)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 120 York StNew Haven, CT 06510 · Phone (203) 785-2802

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid340180403TX

Other8EC546TX · Bcbs

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Olakunle Idowu 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 ID7113156985

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140128000914

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Olakunle Idowu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Physicians Referral Service

Same address

Multi-Specialty

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,675 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1073574810 (713) 792-6161

Idoc Telehealth Solutions, Inc

2.3 mi

Critical Care Medicine

2311 W MAIN ST
Houston, TX 77098

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
37 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1851783534 (303) 922-4636

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy at pelvic bone 01112

Anesthesia for a bone marrow aspiration or biopsy at the pelvic bone is a service where medication is administered to numb the area. This helps to block pain during the procedure. It's typically done by injecting the anesthetic into the skin and tissue around the pelvic bone.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

11 services11 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.38/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

81.25

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

49.97

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.

DR. MERRY CHEN MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

AMEENA BAGREE MALHOTRA M.D.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

SOLANGE ERLYN COX MD

Surgery

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-2360

DR. BRYAN KEITH GUILLORY M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

JANUARY Y TSAI MD

Anesthesiology

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

DR. SUNYOUNG LEE MD

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

MRS. RACHEL KRAMER FUTRELL PA-C

Physician Assistant

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

MEGAN J TANNER NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

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 Olakunle Idowu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Olakunle Idowu is 1598090409. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 9, 2009.

Where is Olakunle Idowu located?

Olakunle Idowu practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Olakunle Idowu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Olakunle Idowu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Olakunle Idowu 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Olakunle Idowu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Olakunle Idowu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Physicians Referral Service (Houston, TX) and Idoc Telehealth Solutions, Inc (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Olakunle Idowu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Olakunle Idowu was last updated on July 2, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.