Quick answers
- Does Irene M. Ekaney accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Irene M. Ekaney 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 Irene M. Ekaney see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 194 Original Medicare patients and 45,698 services for Irene M. Ekaney. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Irene M. Ekaney's NPI number?
- 1639120827. 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 Irene M. Ekaney, 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 | 194 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 45,698 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, inclisiran, 1 mg (J1306)4,224 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)549 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)132 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)81 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)20 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Diabetes52%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
Hospitals where Irene M. Ekaney works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Irene M. Ekaney 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.
- El Campo Memorial HospitalEl Campo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450694
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450820
- Memorial Hermann Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450848
Practice locations
Addresses where Irene M. Ekaney is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16659 Southwest FwySugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 265‑0760
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Irene M. Ekaney as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Infectious Disease Specialist of Texas, P.A.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
Other infectious disease doctors in Sugar Land
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sugar Land, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Infectious Disease Specialist of Texas, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Howard University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639120827 |
| 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