CHRIS W AKINS MD
NPI 1164418026
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Petoskey, MI

Q: What is Chris Akins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Akins is 1164418026. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2005.

Q: What is Chris Akins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chris Akins was last updated on September 25, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.

Active since September 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

560 W MITCHELL ST, SUITE 125, PETOSKEY, MI 49770(231) 487-4950(231) 487-4951 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Chris W Akins Md NPPES

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

CHRIS W AKINS MD (NPI 1164418026) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Petoskey, Michigan, licensed in Florida (ME74854) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164418026

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRIS W AKINSCredential: MD

Location Address560 W MITCHELL ST, SUITE 125Petoskey, MI 49770-2275

Mailing Address560 W Mitchell St, Suite 125Petoskey, MI 49770-2275 · (231) 487-5868 · Fax (231) 487-3082

Phone(231) 487-4950

Fax(231) 487-4951

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985

Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 2013

✔ NPI 1164418026 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME74854

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

560 W MITCHELL ST, Petoskey, MI 49770

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Other Identifiers 1

Other4301097688MI · State Of Michigan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Chris W Akins 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 ID8527162536

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110407000612, I20140428001356

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

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

Mclaren Northern Michigan

0.2 mi

Family Medicine

416 CONNABLE AVE
Petoskey, MI 49770

Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
149 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1760736094 (231) 487-4000

Mclaren Central Michigan

123 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

1221 SOUTH DR
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
321 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1245266063 (989) 772-6700

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

15 services15 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena

Acute Care Hospitals · Alpena, MI

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number230036

Location1501 W Chisholm StAlpena, MI 49707 · Alpena County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mclaren Central Michigan

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, MI

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number230080

Location1221 South DriveMount Pleasant, MI 48858 · Isabella County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mclaren Northern Michigan

Acute Care Hospitals · Petoskey, MI

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number230105

Location416 Connable AvePetoskey, MI 49770 · Emmet County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gaylord, MI

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number230133

Location825 N Center AveGaylord, MI 49735 · Otsego County

Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49770 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

$166.68 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.68

Typical copayment $41.67 (range $13.58 – $41.67)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$68.07 typical visit price

range $17.09 – $135.40

Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

BAYVIEW OB/GYN, PC

Obstetrics & Gynecology

560 W MITCHELL ST, STE 210
PETOSKEY, MI 49770

Emmet County (231) 487-2340

HARBOR ARTHRITIS CENTER, PC

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

560 W MITCHELL ST, STE 560
PETOSKEY, MI 49770

Emmet County (231) 487-2150

ROBERT JOHN SELEDOTIS D.O., P.C.

Neurological Surgery

560 W MITCHELL ST, SUITE 250
PETOSKEY, MI 49770

Emmet County (231) 487-3182

KRISTI LYNN DIPZINSKI NP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

560 W MITCHELL ST, SUITE 300
PETOSKEY, MI 49770

Emmet County (231) 487-2460

DR. VIRA C HEISE M.D.

Internal Medicine

560 W MITCHELL ST, SUITE 300
PETOSKEY, MI 49770

Emmet County (231) 487-2460

DANIEL E MCDONNELL M D P C

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

560 W MITCHELL ST, STE 505
PETOSKEY, MI 49770

Emmet County (231) 487-2100

PETOSKEY EAR, NOSE & THROAT SPECIALISTS PLLC

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

560 W MITCHELL ST, SUITE 250
PETOSKEY, MI 49770

Emmet County (231) 487-3277

EILEEN V. PINKARD MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

560 W MITCHELL ST
PETOSKEY, MI 49770

Emmet County (231) 487-3295

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 Chris Akins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Akins is 1164418026. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2005.

Where is Chris Akins located?

Chris Akins practices at 560 W Mitchell St Suite 125, Petoskey, MI 49770. The listed phone number is (231) 487-4950.

What is Chris Akins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Chris Akins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chris Akins 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Chris Akins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chris Akins reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mclaren Northern Michigan (Petoskey, MI) and Mclaren Central Michigan (Mt Pleasant, MI). 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 Chris Akins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chris Akins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Chris Akins 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 Chris Akins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chris Akins is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena, Mclaren Central Michigan, Mclaren Northern Michigan and Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chris Akins was last updated on September 25, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.