Quick answers
- Does Okezika C. Kanu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Okezika C. Kanu 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 Okezika C. Kanu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 171 Original Medicare patients and 238 services for Okezika C. Kanu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Okezika C. Kanu's NPI number?
- 1558617704. 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 Okezika C. Kanu, 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 | 171 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 238 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)65 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)48 services
- Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (72125)26 services
- Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (71275)19 services
- Ct scan of lower spine without contrast (72131)12 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 cholesterol68%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes54%
- Anxiety41%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where Okezika C. Kanu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Okezika C. Kanu 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.
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450193
- CHI St. Luke's Lakeside HospitalThe Woodlands, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670059
- St. Luke's Hospital at The VintageHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 670075
- St. Luke's Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 670053
- St. Luke's The Woodlands HospitalThe Woodlands, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450862
Practice locations
Addresses where Okezika C. Kanu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030 (713) 873‑2000
- 6720 Bertner Ave, Mc2 270Houston, TX 77030 (281) 466‑4401
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Okezika C. Kanu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Singleton Associates PA838 clinicians in the group
- Baylor College of Medicine809 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Singleton Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558617704 |
| 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