MAUREEN N. ACHUKO M.D. – NPI #1245239136
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

MAUREEN ACHUKO is a physician located in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245239136 to MAUREEN ACHUKO on July 21, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 15 years ago on Jan 21, 2011. 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 MAUREEN ACHUKO below.

NPI Profile for
MAUREEN N. ACHUKO

NPI Number
1245239136
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MAUREEN N. ACHUKO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
557 SANDHURST DR
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28304-4433
Phone: (910) 484-8114 Fax: (910) 484-1564
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MAUREEN ACHUKO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNC89131R0
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)		 NC 200200481

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Additional Information

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
MAUREEN ACHUKO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      1638 OWEN DRIVE P O BOX 2000
      FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28302
    • CAPE FEAR VALLEY-BLADEN COUNTY HOSPITAL
      501 SOUTH POPLAR STREET
      ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337
    • SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      300 W 27 ST PO BOX 1408
      LUMBERTON, NC 28359
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FAYETTEVILLE KIDNEY CENTER
      2560 LEGION ROAD
      FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • HIGHSMITH RAINEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      150 ROBESON STREET 4TH FLOOR
      FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28301

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