FADI H. AKOUM M.D. – NPI #1952577231
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

FADI AKOUM is a physician located in RICHLAND, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1952577231 to FADI AKOUM on May 06, 2008. 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. 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 5 years ago on Apr 05, 2021. 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 FADI AKOUM below.

NPI Profile for
FADI H. AKOUM

NPI Number
1952577231
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FADI H. AKOUM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1100 GOETHALS DRIVE FIRST FLOOR
KADLEC NEUROSCIENCE CENTER
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Phone: (509) 943-5580 Fax: (509) 943-5922
2 Other location(s):
1050 W Elm Ave Ste 160
Hermiston, OR 97838-2715
Phone: (541) 564-1810
Fax: (541) 564-1812
900 Stevens Dr Ste 101
Richland, WA 99352-3536
Phone: (509) 942-3163
Fax: (509) 943-5922
Mailing address
550 GAGE BLVD STE 101
RICHLAND, WA 99352-9532
Phone: (509) 942-3627 Fax: (550) 627-2983
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 05, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for FADI AKOUM

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERLABOR & INDUSTRIESWA0258389
OTHERSAIFOR0280437
MEDICAIDOR026200
MEDICAIDWA2006941
MEDICAIDWA8531360
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)		 WA MD00049224

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.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
900 STEVENS DR STE 101,
RICHLAND, WA 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
FADI AKOUM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER
      610 NW 11TH STREET
      HERMISTON, OR 97838
    • KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      888 SWIFT BLVD
      RICHLAND, WA 99352
    • PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (HEPPNER)
      564 E PIONEER DRIVE
      HEPPNER, OR 97836
    • ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL
      2801 ST ANTHONY WAY
      PENDLETON, OR 97801
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA BLUE MOUNTAIN KIDNEY CENTER
      72556 COYOTE RD
      PENDLETON, OR 97801
    • DAVITA HERMISTON COMMUNITY DIALYSIS CENTER
      1155 WEST LINDA AVE
      HERMISTON, OR 97838
    • DAVITA MID COLUMBIA KIDNEY CENTER
      6825 BURDEN BLVD STE A
      PASCO, WA 99301

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