Maurice Ekechi Akuchie, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Pasadena, TX

Maurice Ekechi Akuchie, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Pasadena, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Memorial Hermann Medical Group and his current practice location is 3808 Woodlawn Ave, Pasadena, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 412-2821.

Maurice Ekechi Akuchie is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M2528) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1801848023.

Contact Information

Maurice Ekechi Akuchie, MD
3808 Woodlawn Ave,
Pasadena, TX 77504-1933
(713) 412-2821
(281) 993-4453

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMaurice Ekechi Akuchie
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience32 Years
Location3808 Woodlawn Ave, Pasadena, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Maurice Ekechi Akuchie graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801848023
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/10/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214944966
  • Enrollment ID: I20060321000463

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Maurice Ekechi Akuchie such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801848023NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease M2528 (Texas)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist M2528 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Hermann Memorial City HospitalHouston, TXHospital
Memorial Hermann Katy HospitalKaty, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Memorial Hermann Medical Group7012008360590

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Maurice Ekechi Akuchie allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMemorial Hermann Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003985102
PECOS PAC ID: 7012008360
Enrollment ID: O20070801000368

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Maurice Ekechi Akuchie is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Maurice Ekechi Akuchie, MD
3808 Woodlawn Ave,
Pasadena, TX 77504-1933

Ph: (713) 412-2821
Maurice Ekechi Akuchie, MD
3808 Woodlawn Ave,
Pasadena, TX 77504-1933

Ph: (713) 412-2821

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