Dr Costas H Kefalas, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Akron, OH

Dr Costas H Kefalas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Akron, Ohio. He went to Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Akron Digestive Disease Consultants, Inc and his current practice location is 570 White Pond Dr, Suite 100, Akron, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (330) 869-0124.

Dr Costas H Kefalas is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35075208K) 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 1073504056.

Contact Information

Dr Costas H Kefalas, MD
570 White Pond Dr, Suite 100,
Akron, OH 44320-4205
(330) 869-0124
(330) 869-2852



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Costas H Kefalas
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience27 Years
Location570 White Pond Dr, Akron, Ohio
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 Costas H Kefalas attended and graduated from Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073504056
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/25/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769589431
  • Enrollment ID: I20100708000405

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Costas H Kefalas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073504056NPI-NPPES
106645OtherOHUHC
2398605MedicaidOH
2901130OtherOHUHC
8466976OtherOHAETNA
341296621CKOtherOHSUMMACARE
P00032896OtherOHRAILROAD MEDICARE
000000285610OtherOHBCBS
641296621027OtherOHCARESOURCE
730007OtherOHBUCKEYE MEDICAID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 35075208K (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Summa Health SystemAkron, OHHospital
Akron General Medical CenterAkron, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Akron Digestive Disease Consultants, Inc822413599113

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Entity NameAkron Digestive Disease Consultants, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366433351
PECOS PAC ID: 8224135991
Enrollment ID: O20070515000424

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Costas H Kefalas, MD
570 White Pond Dr, Suite 100,
Akron, OH 44320-4205

Ph: (330) 869-0124
Dr Costas H Kefalas, MD
570 White Pond Dr, Suite 100,
Akron, OH 44320-4205

Ph: (330) 869-0124

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