Dr Francis Akom, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in North Charleston, SC

Dr Francis Akom, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in North Charleston, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. His current practice location is 1370 Remount Rd, Suite D, North Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 566-1200.

Dr Francis Akom is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 019439) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1790761385.

Contact Information

Dr Francis Akom, MD
1370 Remount Rd, Suite D,
North Charleston, SC 29406-3322
(843) 566-1200
(843) 566-0401

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Francis Akom
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience35 Years
Location1370 Remount Rd, North Charleston, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Francis Akom graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790761385
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/18/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385653831
  • Enrollment ID: I20060412000206

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Francis Akom such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790761385NPI-NPPES
194391MedicaidSC
GP2823MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 019439 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier HospitalCharleston, SCHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Francis Akom allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameObhg South Carolina Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538457361
PECOS PAC ID: 7012182504
Enrollment ID: O20111212000681
Entity NameUwh Of The Carolinas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639506470
PECOS PAC ID: 0042448169
Enrollment ID: O20210318002461

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Francis Akom is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Francis Akom, MD
Po Box 60730,
North Charleston, SC 29419-0730

Ph: (843) 566-1200
Dr Francis Akom, MD
1370 Remount Rd, Suite D,
North Charleston, SC 29406-3322

Ph: (843) 566-1200

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Phone: 843-569-2900    Fax: 843-569-7752

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