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LANI ACKERMAN M.D.
NPI 1780696401
Family Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since August 12, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
5055 MEDICAL CIR, HOUSTON, TX 77204(979) 575-7708 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 6, 2024, Aug 29, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Lani Ackerman M.d. NPPES

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

LANI ACKERMAN M.D. (NPI 1780696401) is an individual family medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (HO308) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780696401
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameLANI ACKERMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address5055 MEDICAL CIRHouston, TX 77204-4372
Mailing Address5302 Riviera CtCollege Station, TX 77845-4156 · (979) 575-7708
Phone(979) 575-7708
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1780696401 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · HO308✔ Licensed in IN · 01078989A✔ Licensed in AK · MEDS7478
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
5055 MEDICAL CIR, Houston, TX 77204
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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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Opted out of Medicare

Lani Ackerman M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2026
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77204 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 3

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

DAVID CARDENAS MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5055 MEDICAL CIR
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-7047
ALEAH CHERISE FRISON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5055 MEDICAL CIR
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-2255
RYAN WONG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5055 MEDICAL CIR
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-2255

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 Lani Ackerman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lani Ackerman is 1780696401. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2006.

Where is Lani Ackerman located?

Lani Ackerman practices at 5055 Medical Cir, Houston, TX 77204. The listed phone number is (979) 575-7708.

What is Lani Ackerman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Lani Ackerman enrolled in Medicare?

No. Lani Ackerman has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Lani Ackerman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Lani Ackerman 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 Lani Ackerman was last updated on December 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.