Quick answers
- Does Kelechi Abarikwu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kelechi Abarikwu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kelechi Abarikwu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 35 Original Medicare patients and 41 services for Kelechi Abarikwu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelechi Abarikwu's NPI number?
- 1316527609. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kelechi Abarikwu, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 35 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 41 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)21 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Diabetes60%
- Arthritis54%
- Anxiety51%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
Hospitals where Kelechi Abarikwu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kelechi Abarikwu at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- HCA Houston Healthcare PearlandPearland, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 670106
- HCA Houston Healthcare WestHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · CCN 450644
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelechi Abarikwu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11100 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584 (713) 770‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kelechi Abarikwu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergency Medicine Services of TX, PLLC400 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Pearland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pearland, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergency Medicine Services of TX, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 (5 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316527609 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians