Dr Russell Scott Akin, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Midland, TX

Dr Russell Scott Akin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery" physician in Midland, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Akin Chandler Md Pllc and his current practice location is 5117 Sunmore Cir, Midland, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (432) 689-2512.

Dr Russell Scott Akin is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M6490) 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 1346432440.

Contact Information

Dr Russell Scott Akin, MD
5117 Sunmore Cir,
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 689-2512
(432) 689-2108

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Russell Scott Akin
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience19 Years
Location5117 Sunmore Cir, Midland, Texas
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 Russell Scott Akin attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346432440
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/13/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/31/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294877924
  • Enrollment ID: I20100712000623

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Russell Scott Akin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346432440NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207NS0135XDermatology - Procedural Dermatology M6490 (Texas)Secondary
207ND0101XDermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery M6490 (Texas)Primary
207N00000XDermatology M6490 (Texas)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Akin Chandler Md Pllc37798381803

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 Russell Scott Akin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAkin Chandler Md Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811203524
PECOS PAC ID: 3779838180
Enrollment ID: O20180626000527

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 Russell Scott Akin 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 Russell Scott Akin, MD
5117 Sunmore Cir,
Midland, TX 79707-5124

Ph: (432) 689-2512
Dr Russell Scott Akin, MD
5117 Sunmore Cir,
Midland, TX 79707

Ph: (432) 689-2512

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Dermatology Doctors in Midland, TX

Dr. Rachel Gray Chandler, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5117 Sunmore Cir, Midland, TX 79707
Phone: 432-689-2512    Fax: 432-689-2108

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