Dr Bruce A Akuna, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Joplin, MO

Dr Bruce A Akuna, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Joplin, Missouri. He went to Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Cornerstone Medical, Llc and his current practice location is 3202 Mcintosh Cir Ste 301, Joplin, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 347-2909.

Dr Bruce A Akuna is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2007036013) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1326099516.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce A Akuna, DO
3202 Mcintosh Cir Ste 301,
Joplin, MO 64804-3686
(417) 347-2909
(417) 347-5546



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce A Akuna
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience20 Years
Location3202 Mcintosh Cir Ste 301, Joplin, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Bruce A Akuna attended and graduated from Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326099516
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/22/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345321774
  • Enrollment ID: I20080111000202

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce A Akuna such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326099516NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 2007036013 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Integrity Home Care + HospiceSpringfield, MOHome health agency
Freeman Health System - Freeman WestJoplin, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cornerstone Medical, Llc42840001834

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Entity NameFreeman-oak Hill Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679517023
PECOS PAC ID: 8325942253
Enrollment ID: O20040218000570

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Entity NameFreeman Neosho Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083045686
PECOS PAC ID: 4284624552
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Entity NameCornerstone Medical, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104549948
PECOS PAC ID: 4284000183
Enrollment ID: O20221018001701

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Bruce A Akuna, DO
Po Box 3810,
Joplin, MO 64803-3810

Ph: (417) 347-2909
Dr Bruce A Akuna, DO
3202 Mcintosh Cir Ste 301,
Joplin, MO 64804-3686

Ph: (417) 347-2909

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Family Medicine Doctors in Joplin, MO

Dr. Justin James Dillingham, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3126 S Jackson Ave, Ste 101, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-208-3465    
Michael D David, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1130 E 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-347-2273    Fax: 417-347-2277
Dr. Stephen Ray Thomas, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3202 Mcintosh Cir, Ste 302, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-347-8525    Fax: 417-347-8536
Dennis Younker, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 702 E 34th St Ste 202, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-347-2535    Fax: 417-347-2553
Dr. Maria Fe Fiel Bruce, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3126 S Jackson Ave, Suite 201, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-781-4727    Fax: 417-627-8727
Shuruk Haib, M.D
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2216 E 32nd St Ste 101, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-556-2780    Fax: 417-556-2781
Dr. Noureddine El Moghrabi, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804
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