DR. HIRAM NDUNGU M.D.
NPI 1649675315
Internal Medicine in Lufkin, TX

Active since October 23, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1201 W FRANK AVE, LUFKIN, TX 75904(936) 634-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Hiram Ndungu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HIRAM NDUNGU M.D. (NPI 1649675315) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lufkin, Texas, licensed in Texas (R1427) and active in the NPI registry since October 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwest Texas Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649675315
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HIRAM NDUNGUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1201 W FRANK AVELufkin, TX 75904
Mailing Address327 Beach 19th StFar Rockaway, NY 11691-4423
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateOctober 23, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2018
✔ NPI 1649675315 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R1427
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1201 W FRANK AVE, Lufkin, TX 75904

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Hiram Ndungu 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 ID4981979762
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171004001146
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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
861 services288 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
191 services191 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.
184 services89 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
143 services141 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Northwest Texas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Amarillo, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450209
Location1501 S Coulter StAmarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hunt Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450352
Location4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd EGreenville, TX 75401 · Hunt County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical Center Of Mckinney

Acute Care Hospitals · Mckinney, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450403
Location4500 Medical Center DriveMckinney, TX 75069 · Collin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical City Plano

Acute Care Hospitals · Plano, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450651
Location3901 W 15th StPlano, TX 75075 · Collin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75904 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
99%256 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
6 suppliers38 claims38 services$15.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
6 suppliers40 claims40 services$75.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$14.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Emergency Medicine
1201 W FRANK AVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1201 W FRANK AVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1201 W FRANK AVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Registered Nurse (Maternal Newborn)
1201 W FRANK AVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1201 W FRANK AVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
1201 W FRANK AVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Radiology (Therapeutic Radiology)
1201 W FRANK AVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Preventive Medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine)
1201 W FRANK AVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904

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 Hiram Ndungu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hiram Ndungu is 1649675315. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 23, 2014.

Where is Hiram Ndungu located?

Hiram Ndungu practices at 1201 W Frank Ave, Lufkin, TX 75904. The listed phone number is (936) 634-8111.

What is Hiram Ndungu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Hiram Ndungu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hiram Ndungu 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 Hiram Ndungu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Hiram Ndungu 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 Hiram Ndungu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hiram Ndungu is affiliated with Northwest Texas Hospital, Hunt Regional Medical Center, Medical Center Of Mckinney and Medical City Plano.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hiram Ndungu was last updated on July 13, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.