Dr Gorgun Akpek, MD, MHS - Medicare Hematology/oncology in San Luis Obispo, CA

Dr Gorgun Akpek, MD, MHS is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in San Luis Obispo, California. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Pacific Central Coast Health Centers and his current practice location is 715 Tank Farm Rd Ste C, San Luis Obispo, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 543-5577.

Dr Gorgun Akpek is licensed to practice in California (license number C152104) 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 1124068515.

Contact Information

Dr Gorgun Akpek, MD, MHS
715 Tank Farm Rd Ste C,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-5577
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gorgun Akpek
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience38 Years
Location715 Tank Farm Rd Ste C, San Luis Obispo, California
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 Gorgun Akpek graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124068515
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/02/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193910586
  • Enrollment ID: I20190719001021

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gorgun Akpek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124068515NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 46852 (Arizona)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology C152104 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Dignity Health Home HealthSanta maria, CAHome health agency
French Hospital Medical CenterSan luis obispo, CAHospital
Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta maria, CAHospital
Sierra Vista Regional Medical CenterSan luis obispo, CAHospital
Twin Cities Community HospitalTempleton, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pacific Central Coast Health Centers9739091364213

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 Gorgun Akpek allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePacific Central Coast Health Centers
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063496651
PECOS PAC ID: 9739091364
Enrollment ID: O20031103000443

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 Gorgun Akpek 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 Gorgun Akpek, MD, MHS
715 Tank Farm Rd Ste C,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7068

Ph: (805) 543-5577
Dr Gorgun Akpek, MD, MHS
715 Tank Farm Rd Ste C,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Ph: (805) 543-5577

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