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DR. KEMAL MARC AKAT M.D., PH.D., M. SC.
NPI 1396271045
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Nashville, TN

Active since May 01, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4230 HARDING PIKE STE 450, NASHVILLE, TN 37205(615) 222-3945(615) 222-5399 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 18, 2025, Jun 5, 2024, Jun 22, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Kemal Marc Akat M.d., Ph.d., M. Sc. NPPES

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

DR. KEMAL MARC AKAT M.D., PH.D., M. SC. (NPI 1396271045) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (63289) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare-clarksville, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396271045
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. KEMAL MARC AKATCredential: M.D., PH.D., M. SC.
Location Address4230 HARDING PIKE STE 450Nashville, TN 37205-6048
Mailing Address4230 Harding Pike Ste 450Nashville, TN 37205-6048
Phone(615) 222-3945
Fax(615) 222-5399
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1396271045 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0001X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 63289
Definition
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 0000063289 (TN)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 0000063289 (TN)
4230 HARDING PIKE STE 450, Nashville, TN 37205
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar 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

Dr. Kemal Marc Akat M.d., Ph.d., M. Sc. 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 ID3870039506
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240718001485
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Kemal Akat reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Beaman Physician Services, PC
0.1 mi
Hospitalist
4220 HARDING PIKE
Nashville, TN 37205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 97 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487342242 (615) 222-2111
Saint Thomas Medical Partners
0.3 mi
Radiology, Mobile Mammography
102 WOODMONT BLVD, SUITE 800
Nashville, TN 37205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,304 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881981033 (615) 284-6698
Murfree Physician Services PC
30 mi
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
1700 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881580074 (615) 396-4100

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

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.

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.
25 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville

Acute Care Hospitals · Clarksville, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440035
Location651 Dunlop LaneClarksville, TN 37040 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440082
Location4220 Harding Rd, PO Box 380Nashville, TN 37205 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37205 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

XIAO LING QIN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4230 HARDING PIKE STE 450
NASHVILLE, TN 37205
Davidson County (615) 222-3863
RACHEL MARIE WESTER DO
Internal Medicine
4230 HARDING PIKE STE 450
NASHVILLE, TN 37205
Davidson County (615) 222-3945
DESIRAE A FORTE ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4230 HARDING PIKE STE 450
NASHVILLE, TN 37205
Davidson County (615) 222-3945
MRS. SHANNON R DONOVAN RN, APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4230 HARDING PIKE STE 450
NASHVILLE, TN 37205
Davidson County (615) 222-3945
ALLISON EILEEN DEGATI
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4230 HARDING PIKE STE 450
NASHVILLE, TN 37205
Davidson County (615) 222-3078
CLAIRE C PIATT NP
Nurse Practitioner
4230 HARDING PIKE STE 450
NASHVILLE, TN 37205
Davidson County (615) 222-3945

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 Kemal Akat's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kemal Akat is 1396271045. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2017.

Where is Kemal Akat located?

Kemal Akat practices at 4230 Harding Pike Ste 450, Nashville, TN 37205. The listed phone number is (615) 222-3945.

What is Kemal Akat's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Is Kemal Akat enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kemal Akat 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 Kemal Akat's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kemal Akat reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Beaman Physician Services, PC (Nashville, TN), Saint Thomas Medical Partners (Nashville, TN) and Murfree Physician Services PC (Murfreesboro, TN). 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 Kemal Akat's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kemal Akat accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Kemal Akat 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 Kemal Akat affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kemal Akat is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kemal Akat was last updated on February 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.