Quick answers
- Does Yakira R. Alford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yakira R. Alford 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 Yakira R. Alford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 69 Original Medicare patients and 76 services for Yakira R. Alford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Yakira R. Alford's NPI number?
- 1326667205. 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 Yakira R. Alford, 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 | 69 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 76 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)43 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)16 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)11 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 cholesterol75%
- Diabetes54%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
Hospitals where Yakira R. Alford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Yakira R. Alford 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 KingwoodKingwood, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450775
- HCA Houston Healthcare Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450659
- HCA Houston Healthcare WestHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · CCN 450644
- St. Luke's Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 670053
Practice locations
Addresses where Yakira R. Alford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Medical DrLake Jackson, TX 77566 (469) 420‑5527
- 1401 St Joseph PkwyHouston, TX 77002 (713) 575‑1000
- 17200 St Lukes Way, CHI St Lukes Health the WoodlandsThe Woodlands, TX 77384 (936) 266‑2000
- 2555 Jimmy Johnson BlvdPort Arthur, TX 77640 (409) 724‑7389
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Yakira R. Alford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Integrative Emergency Services Physician Group-Houston PLLC217 clinicians in the group
- Elite Hospital Partners, PLLC67 clinicians in the group
- Emergency Staffing Solutions of West Texas LLC39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Lake Jackson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Jackson, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Integrative Emergency Services Physician Group-Houston PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326667205 |
| 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