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DR. ALEX I. B. AKUAGWU M.D.
NPI 1982658597
Family Medicine in Plano, TX

Active since May 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7112 SUGARPLUM DR, PLANO, TX 75074(806) 283-2254 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Alex I. B. Akuagwu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALEX I. B. AKUAGWU M.D. (NPI 1982658597) is an individual family medicine provider in Plano, Texas, licensed in Texas (M6006) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Uptown, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982658597
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEX I. B. AKUAGWUCredential: M.D.
Location Address7112 SUGARPLUM DRPlano, TX 75074-2045
Mailing Address7112 Sugarplum DrPlano, TX 75074-2045 · (806) 283-2254
Phone(806) 283-2254
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 2007
✔ NPI 1982658597 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · M6006✔ Licensed in NM · MD2005-0815
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.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License M6006 (TX), MD2005-0815 (NM)
7112 SUGARPLUM DR, Plano, TX 75074
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINI58331

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Dr. Alex I. B. Akuagwu 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 ID7416952700
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071107000497
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Alex Akuagwu reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Innovative Emergency Physicians Of Uptown
20 mi
Emergency Medicine
2727 E LEMMON AVE
Dallas, TX 75204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144098690 (214) 443-3000
Texas Medicine Resources, LLP
38 mi
Emergency Medicine
6451 BRENTWOOD STAIR RD, SUITE 200
Fort Worth, TX 76112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 545 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376581900 (817) 496-9700
Concord Medical Group PLLC
302 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083630610 (888) 264-0330
Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC
302 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,439 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750790762 (888) 264-0330

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 3

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 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.
74 services71 patients
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.
56 services56 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.
21 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Uptown

Acute Care Hospitals · Dallas, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450422
Location2727 East Lemmon Avenue Building IDallas, TX 75204 · Dallas County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75074 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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 Alex Akuagwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Akuagwu is 1982658597. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2006.

Where is Alex Akuagwu located?

Alex Akuagwu practices at 7112 Sugarplum Dr, Plano, TX 75074. The listed phone number is (806) 283-2254.

What is Alex Akuagwu's specialty?

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

Is Alex Akuagwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex Akuagwu 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 Alex Akuagwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alex Akuagwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Innovative Emergency Physicians Of Uptown (Dallas, TX), Texas Medicine Resources, LLP (Fort Worth, TX), Concord Medical Group PLLC (Lubbock, TX) and Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC (Lubbock, 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 Alex Akuagwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alex Akuagwu accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Alex Akuagwu 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 Alex Akuagwu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alex Akuagwu is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Uptown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Akuagwu was last updated on November 7, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.