DR. ERDEM AKTUNC MD
NPI 1306004114
Hospitalist in San Antonio, TX

Active since May 28, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16620 N US HIGHWAY 281 STE 300, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232(210) 871-4701(210) 688-4596 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 4, 2024, Jun 22, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Erdem Aktunc Md NPPES

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

DR. ERDEM AKTUNC MD (NPI 1306004114) is an individual hospitalist provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (P7376) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306004114
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERDEM AKTUNCCredential: MD
Location Address16620 N US HIGHWAY 281 STE 300San Antonio, TX 78232-2679
Mailing Address16620 N Us Highway 281 Ste 300San Antonio, TX 78232-2679 · (210) 871-4701
Fax(210) 688-4596
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 4, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 4, 2024
NPI 1306004114 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · P7376
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.

16620 N US HIGHWAY 281 STE 300, San Antonio, TX 78232

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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. Erdem Aktunc 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 ID6901951136
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131008001601
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 6

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.
879 services301 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
319 services168 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.
215 services206 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.
126 services125 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
62 services60 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.
40 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450388
Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670055
Location1139 E Sonterra Blvd,San Antonio, TX 78258 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78232 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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…
100%279 patients5/55-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 8

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

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier13 claims14 services$7.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Adhesive remover, wipes, any type, each A4456
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier18 claims900 services$0.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each A5120
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier18 claims900 services$0.22 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
4 suppliers36 claims40 services$16.83 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
5 suppliers64 claims68 services$73.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$30.59 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.

Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
16620 N US HIGHWAY 281 STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
16620 N US HIGHWAY 281 STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232
Emergency Medicine
16620 N US HIGHWAY 281 STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232
Nurse Practitioner
16620 N US HIGHWAY 281 STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
16620 N US HIGHWAY 281 STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
16620 N US HIGHWAY 281 STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232
Internal Medicine
16620 N US HIGHWAY 281 STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
16620 N US HIGHWAY 281 STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232

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 Erdem Aktunc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erdem Aktunc is 1306004114. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2008.

Where is Erdem Aktunc located?

Erdem Aktunc practices at 16620 N Us Highway 281 Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78232. The listed phone number is (210) 871-4701.

What is Erdem Aktunc's specialty?

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

Is Erdem Aktunc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Erdem Aktunc 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 Erdem Aktunc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Erdem Aktunc 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 Erdem Aktunc affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Erdem Aktunc is affiliated with Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Stone Oak.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erdem Aktunc was last updated on October 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.