DR. KAH BEDE FALA WVA-AKAIN MD, MPH
NPI 1730881616
Internal Medicine in Lubbock, TX

Active since March 21, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3615 19TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX 79410(806) 725-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: May 21, 2026, May 20, 2025, May 7, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain Md, Mph NPPES

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

DR. KAH BEDE FALA WVA-AKAIN MD, MPH (NPI 1730881616) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (W3795) and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Poplar Bluff.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730881616
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAH BEDE FALA WVA-AKAINCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address3615 19TH STLubbock, TX 79410-1203
Mailing Address3615 19th StLubbock, TX 79410-1203 · (806) 725-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1730881616 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W3795
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 2023018475 (MO)
3615 19TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79410

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13100 Oak Grove RdPoplar Bluff, MO 63901-1573 · Phone (573) 776-2000

Accepted Insurance

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. Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain Md, Mph 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 ID749751964
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260608003868
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Internal Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
Humble, TX 77338
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Covenant Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450040
Location3615 19th StreetLubbock, TX 79410 · Lubbock County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79410 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.

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.

Internal Medicine
3615 19TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Registered Nurse
3615 19TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Registered Nurse
3615 19TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3615 19TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF))
3615 19TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Dietitian, Registered
3615 19TH ST, THE LIFESTYLE CENTRE
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Emergency Medicine
3615 19TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Emergency Medicine
3615 19TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410

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 Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain is 1730881616. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2023.

Where is Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain located?

Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain practices at 3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX 79410. The listed phone number is (806) 725-0000.

What is Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain's specialty?

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

Is Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain 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 organization bills Medicare for Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain reassigns Medicare benefits to Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC (Humble, TX). The 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 Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain 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 Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kah Bede Fala Wva-akain was last updated on June 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.