COURAGE A. ATEKHA M.D. – NPI #1124119219
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

COURAGE ATEKHA is a physician located in STATESBORO, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124119219 to COURAGE ATEKHA on September 27, 2006. 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 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Jul 07, 2016. 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 COURAGE ATEKHA below.

NPI Profile for
COURAGE A. ATEKHA

NPI Number
1124119219
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
COURAGE A. ATEKHA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1030 BERMUDA RUN
STATESBORO, GA 30458-0858
Phone: (912) 764-8396 Fax: (912) 764-7188
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for COURAGE ATEKHA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDGA000933413K,L,M,N,O,P
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 GA 049266
2472R0900X
- Technician, Other / Renal Dialysis		 GA 049266

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
COURAGE ATEKHA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CANDLER COUNTY HOSPITAL
      400 CEDAR STREET
      METTER, GA 30439
    • EAST GEORGIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1499 FAIR ROAD
      STATESBORO, GA 30458
    • EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
      117 KITE ROAD
      SWAINSBORO, GA 30401
    • MEMORIAL HEALTH MEADOWS HOSPITAL
      ONE MEADOWS PARKWAY
      VIDALIA, GA 30474
    • OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - SCREVEN
      215 MIMS ROAD
      SYLVANIA, GA 30467
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA CANDLER COUNTY DIALYSIS
      325 CEDAR ST
      METTER, GA 30439
    • DAVITA EAST GEORGIA DIALYSIS
      1989 Stambuk Lane
      STATESBORO, GA 30458
    • DAVITA VIDALIA FIRST STREET DIALYSIS
      906 E FIRST STREET
      VIDALIA, GA 30474
    • FMC BULLOCH COUNTY
      1355 BRAMPTON AVE
      STATESBORO, GA 30458

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