OLABIYI AKALA M.D
NPI 1932491768
Emergency Medicine in New York, NY

Active since May 12, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
550 1ST AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10016(212) 263-5506 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Olabiyi Akala M.d NPPES

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

OLABIYI AKALA M.D (NPI 1932491768) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (272722) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Starr County Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932491768
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameOLABIYI AKALACredential: M.D
Location Address550 1ST AVENew York, NY 10016-6402
Mailing Address550 1st AveNew York, NY 10016-6402 · (212) 263-5506
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 2015
✔ NPI 1932491768 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 272722
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
550 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10016

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Olabiyi Akala 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 ID8820391121
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180601001637
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Olabiyi Akala reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
400 KELBY ST, 8TH FLOOR CLINICAL REVENUE OFFICE
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,048 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
3615 N. INTERSTATE 69C
Edinburg, TX 78541
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 154 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medical Services
5501 S MCCOLL RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 46 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.

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
198 services192 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
39 services37 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
26 services24 patients
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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Starr County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rio Grande City, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450654
Location128 N Fm Rd 3167Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Starr County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number450869
Location5501 South MccollEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10016 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$114.88 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Allergy & Immunology
550 1ST AVE, NBV 16N30, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Surgery
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

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 Olabiyi Akala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Olabiyi Akala is 1932491768. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2011.

Where is Olabiyi Akala located?

Olabiyi Akala practices at 550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (212) 263-5506.

What is Olabiyi Akala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Olabiyi Akala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Olabiyi Akala 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 organizations bill Medicare for Olabiyi Akala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Olabiyi Akala reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York (Fort Lee, NJ), Municipal Emergency Medicine Associates, PA (Edinburg, TX) and Renaissance Emergency Physicians,pa (Edinburg, TX). Each 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 Olabiyi Akala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Olabiyi Akala accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Olabiyi Akala 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 Olabiyi Akala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Olabiyi Akala is affiliated with Starr County Memorial Hospital and Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Olabiyi Akala was last updated on October 2, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.