MAURICE EKECHI AKUCHIE M.D.
NPI 1801848023
Hospitalist in Houston, TX

Q: What is Maurice Akuchie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maurice Akuchie is 1801848023. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Q: What is Maurice Akuchie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maurice Akuchie was last updated on February 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

921 GESSNER RD STE 317, HOUSTON, TX 77024(713) 242-3768(713) 984-6854 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 12, 2024, Dec 10, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Maurice Ekechi Akuchie M.d. NPPES

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

MAURICE EKECHI AKUCHIE M.D. (NPI 1801848023) is an individual hospitalist provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M2528) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Pasadena.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801848023

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameMAURICE EKECHI AKUCHIECredential: M.D.

Location Address921 GESSNER RD STE 317Houston, TX 77024-2501

Mailing Address920 Frostwood Dr Ste 2.300Houston, TX 77024-2314

Phone(713) 242-3768

Fax(713) 984-6854

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2026

✔ NPI 1801848023 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · M2528

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseTaxonomy 207RI0200X · License M2528 (TX)

921 GESSNER RD STE 317, Houston, TX 77024

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13808 Woodlawn AvePasadena, TX 77504-1933 · Phone (713) 412-2821 · Fax (281) 993-4453

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Maurice Ekechi Akuchie 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 ID7214944966

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060321000463

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 2

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.

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.

248 services236 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

100 services95 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450068

Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450610

Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77024 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids B4185

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier14 claims1,010 services$2.43 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 74 to 100 grams of protein - premix B4197

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier23 claims210 services$118.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, over 100 grams of protein - premix B4199

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier24 claims194 services$233.56 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition supply kit; premix, per day B4220

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier50 claims351 services$8.02 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition administration kit, per day B4224

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier51 claims357 services$25.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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