IJEOMA AKUNYILI MD – NPI #1295094068
Emergency Medicine

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Emergency Medicine

IJEOMA AKUNYILI is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295094068 to IJEOMA AKUNYILI on May 14, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Apr 24, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for IJEOMA AKUNYILI below.

NPI Profile for
IJEOMA AKUNYILI

NPI Number
1295094068
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
IJEOMA AKUNYILI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
6431 FANNIN ST
SUITE JJL 430
HOUSTON, TX 77030-1501
Phone: (281) 224-7929 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 1472
BELLAIRE, TX 77402-1472
Phone: (281) 224-7929 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 24, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)		 TX P2182
2083B0002X
- Preventive Medicine / Obesity Medicine		 NJ 25MA10804000

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
IJEOMA AKUNYILI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WATERBURY HOSPITAL
      64 ROBBINS ST
      WATERBURY, CT 06721

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