STEVEN A. AKMAN MD – NPI #1396729414
Internal Medicine

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

STEVEN AKMAN is a physician located in CHARLESTON, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396729414 to STEVEN AKMAN on December 01, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RH0003X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Dec 15, 2023. 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 STEVEN AKMAN below.

NPI Profile for
STEVEN A. AKMAN

NPI Number
1396729414
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEVEN A. AKMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425-4735
Phone: (843) 792-1414 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
2085 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 320
Charleston, SC 29414-7713
Phone: (843) 958-2550
Mailing address
PO BOX 751649
CHARLOTTE, NC 28275-1649
Phone: (843) 789-1620 Fax: (843) 724-2440
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 15, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for STEVEN AKMAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNANC5395365
otherBCBSNC1046R
otherMEDCOSTNC64138
otherPARTNERSNC22113
medicaidNC891046R
medicaidSC352665
medicaidVA6035957
medicaidWV2001274000
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
207RH0003X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology (Primary)		 NC 9500800
207RX0202X
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology		 NC 9500800

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)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
171 ASHLEY AVE,
CHARLESTON, SC 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
DOCUMENT AND CCD EXCHANGE
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2085 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 320,
CHARLESTON, SC 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1975
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
STEVEN AKMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JOHNSTON HEALTH
      509 BRIGHT LEAF BLVD
      SMITHFIELD, NC 27577

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