DR. FRANCIS AKUETE AKITA MD
NPI 1063493732
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in New York, NY

Active since November 09, 2005PECOS Enrolled
3959 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10032(212) 305-7250 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 3, 2024, Dec 4, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Francis Akuete Akita Md NPPES

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

DR. FRANCIS AKUETE AKITA MD (NPI 1063493732) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (16098) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063493732
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANCIS AKUETE AKITACredential: MD
Location Address3959 BROADWAYNew York, NY 10032-1559
Mailing Address195 6ob Peck Ave, #2Flushing, NY 11365 · (212) 305-5827
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 3, 2024
✔ NPI 1063493732 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 16098
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
3959 BROADWAY, New York, NY 10032

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Francis Akuete Akita Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Francis Akita reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
622 W 168TH ST
New York, NY 10032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 3,922 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
55 PALMER AVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Bronxville, NY 10708
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 531 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Pediatrics
3959 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
3959 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Physician Assistant
3959 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3959 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
3959 BROADWAY, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT PEDIATRICS
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3959 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
3959 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Occupational Therapist
3959 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10032

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 Francis Akita's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Akita is 1063493732. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2005.

Where is Francis Akita located?

Francis Akita practices at 3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032. The listed phone number is (212) 305-7250.

What is Francis Akita's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Francis Akita enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francis Akita is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Francis Akita's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Francis Akita reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York (New York, NY) and Lawrence Medical Associates, PC (Bronxville, NY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Francis Akita's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Francis Akita was last updated on January 3, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.