MELANIE SUSAN AKUNA MD
NPI 1134741127
Internal Medicine in Neosho, MO

Active since May 12, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
336 S JEFFERSON ST, NEOSHO, MO 64850(417) 455-4200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 27, 2023, May 12, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melanie Susan Akuna Md NPPES

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

MELANIE SUSAN AKUNA MD (NPI 1134741127) is an individual internal medicine provider in Neosho, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2023028116) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134741127
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE SUSAN AKUNACredential: MD
Location Address336 S JEFFERSON STNeosho, MO 64850-1769
Mailing AddressPo Box 3810Joplin, MO 64803-3810 · (417) 347-3474
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 26, 2023
NPI 1134741127 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in MO · 2023028116
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
336 S JEFFERSON ST, Neosho, MO 64850

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

Melanie Susan Akuna 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 ID2769843358
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230728002888
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mercy Hospital Joplin

Acute Care Hospitals · Joplin, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number260001
Location100 Mercy WayJoplin, MO 64804 · Jasper County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Freeman Health System - Freeman West

Acute Care Hospitals · Joplin, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260137
Location1102 West 32nd StreetJoplin, MO 64804 · Jasper County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Freeman Neosho Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Neosho, MO
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number261331
Location113 West Hickory StreetNeosho, MO 64850 · Newton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64850 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
$121.96 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.24 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
336 S JEFFERSON ST
NEOSHO, MO 64850
Internal Medicine
336 S JEFFERSON ST
NEOSHO, MO 64850
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
336 S JEFFERSON ST
NEOSHO, MO 64850
Social Worker (Clinical)
336 S JEFFERSON ST
NEOSHO, MO 64850
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Oxygen Equipment & Supplies)
336 S JEFFERSON ST
NEOSHO, MO 64850
Internal Medicine
336 S JEFFERSON ST
NEOSHO, MO 64850
Internal Medicine
336 S JEFFERSON ST
NEOSHO, MO 64850
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
336 S JEFFERSON ST
NEOSHO, MO 64850

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 Melanie Akuna's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Akuna is 1134741127. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2020.

Where is Melanie Akuna located?

Melanie Akuna practices at 336 S Jefferson St, Neosho, MO 64850. The listed phone number is (417) 455-4200.

What is Melanie Akuna's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Melanie Akuna enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Akuna 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 Melanie Akuna accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 6 other insurers list Melanie Akuna 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 Melanie Akuna affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Akuna is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin, Freeman Health System - Freeman West and Freeman Neosho Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Akuna was last updated on July 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.