MEGAN T. AKINS D.O. – NPI #1669768172
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

MEGAN AKINS is a physician located in KINGSPORT, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669768172 to MEGAN AKINS on June 22, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name MEGAN TERESA ELSTRO. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jul 21, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MEGAN AKINS below.

NPI Profile for
MEGAN T. AKINS

NPI Number
1669768172
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MEGAN T. AKINS
Former Name: MEGAN TERESA ELSTRO
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
105 W STONE DR STE 3A
KINGSPORT, TN 37660-3365
Phone: (423) 392-6200 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 9
KINGSPORT, TN 37662-0009
Phone: (423) 857-2066 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 21, 2021

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 TN 2790

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - Graduated 2011
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MEGAN AKINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • INDIAN PATH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      2000 BROOKSIDE DR
      KINGSPORT, TN 37660
    • WELLMONT HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      130 WEST RAVINE ROAD
      KINGSPORT, TN 37662

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