DR. WAMUNYIMA AKAKULU MD
NPI 1033795596
Hospitalist in Duluth, MN

Active since March 23, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
402 E 2ND ST, DULUTH, MN 55805(218) 786-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 19, 2025, Mar 23, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Wamunyima Akakulu Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. WAMUNYIMA AKAKULU MD (NPI 1033795596) is an individual hospitalist provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (79651) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Memorial Health Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Duluth.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033795596
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WAMUNYIMA AKAKULUCredential: MD
Location Address402 E 2ND STDuluth, MN 55805-1906
Mailing Address400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805-1951
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2025
NPI 1033795596 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MN · 79651
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 157871 (MN), 35.150331 (OH)
402 E 2ND ST, Duluth, MN 55805

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805-1951 · Phone (218) 786-8364

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Wamunyima Akakulu Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8921417700
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240819000975, I20250804000811
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
32 services19 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
19 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

North Memorial Health Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Robbinsdale, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240001
Location3300 Oakdale NorthRobbinsdale, MN 55422 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240002
Location402 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Essentia Health Duluth

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240019
Location502 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Birthing friendly

Essentia Health Virginia

Acute Care Hospitals · Virginia, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number240084
Location901 9th Street NorthVirginia, MN 55792 · St. Louis County
Birthing friendly

St Marys Hospital Superior

Critical Access Hospitals · Superior, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521329
Location3500 Tower AveSuperior, WI 54880 · Douglas County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55805 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Emergency Medicine
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physician Assistant
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physician Assistant
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physician Assistant
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physical Therapist
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physical Therapist
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Occupational Therapist
402 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
402 E 2ND ST, DULUTH CLINIC SPORTS MEDICINE
DULUTH, MN 55805

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Wamunyima Akakulu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wamunyima Akakulu is 1033795596. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2021.

Where is Wamunyima Akakulu located?

Wamunyima Akakulu practices at 402 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805. The listed phone number is (218) 786-4000.

What is Wamunyima Akakulu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Wamunyima Akakulu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wamunyima Akakulu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Wamunyima Akakulu accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Insurance list Wamunyima Akakulu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Wamunyima Akakulu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wamunyima Akakulu is affiliated with North Memorial Health Hospital, Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, Essentia Health Duluth, Essentia Health Virginia and St Marys Hospital Superior.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wamunyima Akakulu was last updated on July 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.