MARCEL I. AKUNEME MD – NPI #1336398387
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MARCEL AKUNEME is a physician located in SHELBY, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336398387 to MARCEL AKUNEME on September 15, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 15, 2024. 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 MARCEL AKUNEME below.

NPI Profile for
MARCEL I. AKUNEME

NPI Number
1336398387
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MARCEL I. AKUNEME
Credentials
MD
Primary location
201 E GROVER ST
SHELBY, NC 28150-3917
Phone: (980) 487-3678 Fax:
4 Other location(s):
1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203-5812
Phone: (704) 355-0720
10628 Park Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210-8407
Phone: (704) 667-7070
2001 Vail Ave
Charlotte, NC 28207-1248
Phone: (704) 304-6070
8800 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28262-3300
Phone: (704) 863-6241
Mailing address
PO BOX 19305
CHARLOTTE, NC 28219-9305
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 18, 2020

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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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 NC 2010-01546
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 NC 2010-01546

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

View All Endpoint(s)
Endpoint
https://esmd.abilitynetwork.com:8291/Gateway/DocumentSubmission/2_0/NhinService/XDRRequest_Service
Endpoint type
CONNECT URL
Endpoint Description
2.16.840.1.113883.3.667.2
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
100 N 6TH ST STE 900A,
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
201 E GROVER ST,
SHELBY, NC 77025-1669

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
MARCEL AKUNEME is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND
      201 E GROVER ST
      SHELBY, NC 28150

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