NICOLE M. AKERS M.D. – NPI #1790071165
Family Medicine

A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

NICOLE AKERS is a physician located in HARTFORD, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790071165 to NICOLE AKERS on June 23, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QB0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on May 05, 2026. 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 NICOLE AKERS below.

NPI Profile for
NICOLE M. AKERS

NPI Number
1790071165
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
NICOLE M. AKERS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1215 OLD MAIN ST
HARTFORD, KY 42347-1619
Phone: (270) 730-5344 Fax: (270) 298-9506
2 Other location(s):
1211 Old Main St
Hartford, KY 42347-1619
Phone: (270) 298-7411
Fax: (270) 298-3824
20 E McMurtry Ave
Hartford, KY 42347-1647
Phone: (270) 504-1300
Mailing address
PO BOX 148
HARTFORD, KY 42347-0148
Phone: (270) 504-1940 Fax: (270) 298-3824
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 05, 2026

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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
207QB0002X
- Family Medicine / Obesity Medicine (Primary)		 KY 52967
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 KY 52967

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

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
NICOLE AKERS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OHIO COUNTY HOSPITAL
      1211 OLD MAIN STREET
      HARTFORD, KY 42347
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CARETENDERS
      2200 EAST PARRISH AVENUE, BLDG E, SUITE 203
      OWENSBORO, KY 42303
  • NURSING HOME
    • SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF HARTFORD REHAB & WELLNESS
      114 MCMURTRY AVENUE
      HARTFORD, KY 42347

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