Dr Kelechi Akuma, MD - Medicare Vascular Surgery in Bay Shore, NY

Dr Kelechi Akuma, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Vascular Surgery" physician in Bay Shore, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Vascular Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Palm Beach General Surgery Llc and his current practice location is 250 E Main St, Bay Shore, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 470-1460.

Dr Kelechi Akuma is licensed to practice in Florida (license number 155660) 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 1649539339.

Contact Information

Dr Kelechi Akuma, MD
250 E Main St,
Bay Shore, NY 11706-8442
(631) 470-1460
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kelechi Akuma
GenderMale
SpecialityVascular Surgery
Experience16 Years
Location250 E Main St, Bay Shore, New York
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 Kelechi Akuma graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649539339
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2012
  • Last Update Date: 04/26/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496008930
  • Enrollment ID: I20220510002558

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kelechi Akuma such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649539339NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 284878 (New York)Secondary
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery 155660 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Medical CenterMargate, FLHospital
University Hospital And Medical CenterTamarac, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Palm Beach General Surgery Llc145645502165

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameLawnwood Cardiovascular Surgery Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386724169
PECOS PAC ID: 7214937598
Enrollment ID: O20070110000554

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Entity NamePalm Beach General Surgery Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235326760
PECOS PAC ID: 1456455021
Enrollment ID: O20070409000637

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kelechi Akuma, MD
250 E Main St,
Bay Shore, NY 11706-8442

Ph: (631) 470-1460
Dr Kelechi Akuma, MD
250 E Main St,
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Dr. Bradley David Cohen, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 15 Park Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Phone: 631-581-4400    Fax: 631-277-3750
Dr. Gerardo Antonio Vitiello, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 301 E Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Phone: 631-968-3000    
Dr. Manal Hegazy, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 15 Park Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Phone: 631-581-4400    Fax: 631-277-3750
Alexandra Capece, DO
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Dr. Charles A La Rosa, M.D.
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Dr. Marinel Ardeljan, D.O.
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Practice Location: 10 Brentwood Rd, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Phone: 631-665-8200    Fax: 631-665-8914

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