Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chukwuma Apakama, MD

Surgical Critical Care Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Surgery Physician · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Plano, TX

  • NPI 1154642478
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7711 San Jacinto Pl Ste 200
Plano, TX 750243296
(214) 440-1245
Additional location
3800 S National Ave Ste 600
Springfield, MO 658075249
(000) 000-0000
Additional location
4901 Forest Park Ave, Ste 420
Saint Louis, MO 631081402
(314) 362-5298
fax (314) 362-5743
Show 1 more location
Additional location
631 Professional Dr Ste 360
Lawrenceville, GA 300463370
(678) 312-3290
fax (678) 312-2733

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 8, 2025
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Missouri #2015020671 · Georgia #105550

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154642478. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
35
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$4,147
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 35 13 $118

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Plano Surgical Critical Care Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$161
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 1 $96.99
Teleflex LLC 1 $29.65
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $18.51
Levita Magnetics International Corp. 1 $15.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$161

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
139
Patients
57
Total drug cost
$35,292
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 56 23 $358
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 21 21 $125
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 21 0 $21,827
Topiramate Generic 16 0 $135
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 13 $430
Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) Brand 11 0 $12,419

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chukwuma Apakama's medical specialty?
Dr. Chukwuma Apakama practices Surgical Critical Care Physician in Plano, TX.
Where does Dr. Chukwuma Apakama practice?
Dr. Chukwuma Apakama practices at 7711 San Jacinto Pl Ste 200, Plano, TX 750243296. Office phone: 2144401245.
What is Dr. Chukwuma Apakama's NPI?
Dr. Chukwuma Apakama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154642478, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chukwuma Apakama accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chukwuma Apakama accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chukwuma Apakama commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.