DR. BIMAJE AKPA M.D.
NPI 1144583642
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Chicago, IL

Active since June 19, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637(773) 702-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 21, 2019, Jun 10, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Bimaje Akpa M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BIMAJE AKPA M.D. (NPI 1144583642) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.148105) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144583642
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. BIMAJE AKPACredential: M.D.
Location Address5841 S MARYLAND AVEChicago, IL 60637-1443
Mailing Address5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637-1443 · (773) 702-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1144583642 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in IL · 036.148105
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 53003 (TN)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60637

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. Bimaje Akpa M.d. 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 ID6406164409
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200804003417
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 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
125 services101 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
66 services25 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
34 services34 patients
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 93016
An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG involves monitoring your heart's activity while it's under stress, either from exercise or medication. A doctor supervises the entire procedure to ensure safety and accuracy in results. This test helps detect heart problems.
12 services12 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Edina, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240078
Location6401 France Avenue SouthEdina, MN 55435 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

M Health Fairview University Of Mn

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240080
Location2450 Riverside AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55454 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fairview Northland Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Princeton, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number240141
Location911 Northland DrivePrinceton, MN 55371 · Mille Lacs County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60637 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
99%92 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 13

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers11 claims66 services$1.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers36 claims36 services$19.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
3 suppliers31 claims31 services$919.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0471
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$174.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers57 claims59 services$3.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
7 suppliers97 claims97 services$73.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Neurological Surgery
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Pathology (Hematology)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637

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 Bimaje Akpa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bimaje Akpa is 1144583642. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2012.

Where is Bimaje Akpa located?

Bimaje Akpa practices at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. The listed phone number is (773) 702-1000.

What is Bimaje Akpa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Bimaje Akpa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bimaje Akpa 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 Bimaje Akpa accept?

Health plans from Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Bimaje Akpa 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 Bimaje Akpa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bimaje Akpa is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, M Health Fairview University Of Mn and Fairview Northland Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bimaje Akpa was last updated on June 21, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.