Maurice Akuchie, M.D.
NPI 1801848023 · Hospitalist Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maurice Akuchie, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1801848023).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801848023
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- M2528 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
348 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 248 | $179 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 100 | $135 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $135–$179 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3808 Woodlawn AvePasadena, TX 77504-1933Phone: (713) 412-2821Fax: (281) 993-4453
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2026-02-17
- Certified
- 2026-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maurice Akuchie's NPI number?
- Maurice Akuchie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801848023, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maurice Akuchie's specialty?
- Maurice Akuchie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maurice Akuchie located?
- Maurice Akuchie's practice location on file with NPPES is 921 Gessner Rd Ste 317, Houston, TX 77024-2501.
- What is Maurice Akuchie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maurice Akuchie is (713) 242-3768.
- Does Maurice Akuchie accept Medicare?
- Maurice Akuchie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maurice Akuchie's NPI active?
- Yes — Maurice Akuchie's NPI (1801848023) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.