Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Frances Okpaluba, NP
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1588180574
- Accepts Medicare
- 9 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-6161 - Mailing address
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Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 19, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2017 — 9 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LA2100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #AP134767
- Medicaid
- TX #390344504
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588180574. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
52
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,618
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 35 | 34 | $43 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 17 | 17 | $66 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 96 peers in Houston Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$486
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $124.99 | |
| Alcresta Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $121.83 | |
| La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company | 1 | $121.82 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $117.72 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Frances Okpaluba's medical specialty?
Dr. Frances Okpaluba practices Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Frances Okpaluba practice?
Dr. Frances Okpaluba practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Frances Okpaluba's NPI?
Dr. Frances Okpaluba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588180574, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Frances Okpaluba accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Frances Okpaluba accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Frances Okpaluba commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.