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Infectious Disease

Irene M. Ekaney, MD

Works at hospitals in El Campo, TX · Sugar Land, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Irene M. Ekaney, MD is an infectious disease doctor at 16659 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Phone: (281) 265-0760. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Irene M. Ekaney had 194 Original Medicare patients and 45,698 services. NPI 1639120827. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Irene M. Ekaney, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients194
Services billed to Medicare45,698
Different services or procedures22
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, inclisiran, 1 mg (J1306)4,224 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)549 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)132 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)81 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Irene M. Ekaney is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other infectious disease doctors in Sugar Land

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sugar Land, TX — not a recommendation.

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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

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHoward University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639120827
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians