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AKSHAY CHAKU MD
NPI 1841652138
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since March 24, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
6411 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 704-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 9, 2021, Jul 2, 2021, Mar 24, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Akshay Chaku Md NPPES

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

AKSHAY CHAKU MD (NPI 1841652138) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T1033) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841652138
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameAKSHAY CHAKUCredential: MD
Location Address6411 FANNIN STHouston, TX 77030-1501
Mailing Address6431 Fannin St # 5.189Houston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 500-6202
Phone(713) 704-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1841652138 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · T1033
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.
6411 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Akshay Chaku Md 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 ID5890198014
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210727000069
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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
96 services45 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.
40 services26 patients
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.
33 services21 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.
13 services12 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 Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

82.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.5

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.

HASHIM ZAIDI M.D.
Emergency Medicine
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7878
DAVID BALTRUSAITIS MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 797-5929
CYNTHIA MARSHA DANIS RN
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
MR. MICHAEL KENNETH HOWZE JR.
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7160
STEPHEN M LARSON D.M.D.
Dentist (General Practice)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6200
STEPHEN G HECHT M.D.
Emergency Medicine
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4060
VLADIMIR MELNIKOV M.D.
Anesthesiology
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6200
MRS. CAROL JEAN UNDERWOOD BSN RN CCRC
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4230

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 Akshay Chaku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akshay Chaku is 1841652138. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2016.

Where is Akshay Chaku located?

Akshay Chaku practices at 6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 704-4000.

What is Akshay Chaku's specialty?

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

Is Akshay Chaku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akshay Chaku 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 Akshay Chaku accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Akshay Chaku 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 Akshay Chaku affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Akshay Chaku is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Hospital System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akshay Chaku was last updated on July 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.