Esma A Akin, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Washington, DC

Esma A Akin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Washington, District Of Columbia. She graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. She is a member of the group practice George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates and her current practice location is 900 23rd St Nw, Washington, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 715-4907.

Esma A Akin is licensed to practice in District Of Columbia (license number MD21454) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1164495164.

Contact Information

Esma A Akin, MD
900 23rd St Nw,
Washington, DC 20037-2342
(202) 715-4907
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Physician's Profile

Full NameEsma A Akin
GenderFemale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience35 Years
Location900 23rd St Nw, Washington, District Of Columbia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Esma A Akin graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164495164
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/18/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749475465
  • Enrollment ID: I20101108001036

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Esma A Akin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164495164NPI-NPPES
135002100MedicaidMD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085B0100XRadiology - Body Imaging MD21454 (District Of Columbia)Secondary
2085B0100XRadiology - Body Imaging D0062298 (Maryland)Secondary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology MD21454 (District Of Columbia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
George Washington Univ HospitalWashington, DCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates4082528898634

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. Esma A Akin allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMedical Faculty Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417990581
PECOS PAC ID: 4082528898
Enrollment ID: O20031117000341

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. Esma A 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
Esma A Akin, MD
900 23rd St Nw,
Washington, DC 20037-2342

Ph: (202) 715-4907
Esma A Akin, MD
900 23rd St Nw,
Washington, DC 20037-2342

Ph: (202) 715-4907

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