Dr Ikemefuna Akusoba, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Allentown, PA

Dr Ikemefuna Akusoba, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice St Luke's Physician Group Inc, St Lukes Warren Physician Group Pc and his current practice location is 240 Cetronia Rd Ste 205n, Allentown, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (484) 426-2600.

Dr Ikemefuna Akusoba is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD455576) 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 1740544998.

Contact Information

Dr Ikemefuna Akusoba, MD
240 Cetronia Rd Ste 205n,
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 426-2600
(833) 816-7512



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ikemefuna Akusoba
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience12 Years
Location240 Cetronia Rd Ste 205n, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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 Ikemefuna Akusoba graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740544998
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/02/2012
  • Last Update Date: 08/28/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577816313
  • Enrollment ID: I20181025000749

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ikemefuna Akusoba such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740544998NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD455576 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Luke's Hospital - Monroe CampusStroudsburg, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Luke's Physician Group Inc67097983331739
St Lukes Warren Physician Group Pc9739093675314

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Entity NameSt Lukes Physician Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700984622
PECOS PAC ID: 6709798333
Enrollment ID: O20040226000062

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ikemefuna Akusoba, MD
240 Cetronia Rd Ste 205n,
Allentown, PA 18104-9263

Ph: (484) 426-2600
Dr Ikemefuna Akusoba, MD
240 Cetronia Rd Ste 205n,
Allentown, PA 18104

Ph: (484) 426-2600

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