Linda Ekwealor, MD
NPI 1205399631 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Ekwealor, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1205399631).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205399631
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T9674 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
474 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 237 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 76 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 67 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 64 | $162 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 30 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$162 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 | 24 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | 25 |
| Cefdinir | 19 | 19 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 19 |
| Furosemide | 15 | 15 |
| Levofloxacin | 15 | 13 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 14 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 433 Plaza StBogalusa, LA 70427-3729Phone: (985) 730-6700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-11
- Last updated
- 2026-02-06
- Certified
- 2026-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Ekwealor's NPI number?
- Linda Ekwealor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205399631, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Ekwealor's specialty?
- Linda Ekwealor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Linda Ekwealor located?
- Linda Ekwealor's practice location on file with NPPES is 8471 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77017-5001.
- What is Linda Ekwealor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Ekwealor is (832) 709-2770.
- Does Linda Ekwealor accept Medicare?
- Linda Ekwealor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Ekwealor's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Ekwealor's NPI (1205399631) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.