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MICHELLE THERESE AKPUNONU APRN
NPI 1457927550
Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, KY

Active since May 28, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1701 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 100, LEXINGTON, KY 40503(859) 523-5310 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 24, 2022, Jul 15, 2021, May 28, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Michelle Therese Akpunonu Aprn NPPES

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

MICHELLE THERESE AKPUNONU APRN (NPI 1457927550) is an individual nurse practitioner in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3016171) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457927550
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHELLE THERESE AKPUNONUCredential: APRN
Location Address1701 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 100Lexington, KY 40503-1461
Mailing Address1701 Nicholasville Rd Ste 100Lexington, KY 40503-1461
Phone(859) 523-5310
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 24, 2022
✔ NPI 1457927550 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 3016171
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
1701 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 100, Lexington, KY 40503
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Accepted Insurance

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

Michelle Therese Akpunonu Aprn 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 ID7517360605
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210727003112
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Michelle Akpunonu reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lexington Urgent Care PLLC
Same address
Urgent Care
1701 NICHOLASVILLE RD, STE 100
Lexington, KY 40503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 72 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225374887 (859) 466-8956
Man O War Urgent Care LLC
3.1 mi
Urgent Care
4097 NICHOLS PARK DR STE 108
Lexington, KY 40503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083101240 (859) 523-5310
Brookwell Health LLC
3.3 mi
Family
4071 TATES CREEK CENTRE DR
Lexington, KY 40517
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538889811 (866) 589-0003
Georgetown Urgent Care PLLC
15 mi
Urgent Care
111 OSBOURNE WAY, SUITE 101
Georgetown, KY 40324
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780838847 (859) 466-8956
Berea Urgent Care LLC
33 mi
Nurse Practitioner
234 BRENWOOD ST
Berea, KY 40403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 69 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912054792 (859) 985-0302

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40503 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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 2

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

SHERRY HARRIS
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1701 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 100
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 523-5310
MRS. CHELSEA JO DOYLE APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1701 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 100
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 440-2295

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 Michelle Akpunonu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Akpunonu is 1457927550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2021.

Where is Michelle Akpunonu located?

Michelle Akpunonu practices at 1701 Nicholasville Rd Ste 100, Lexington, KY 40503. The listed phone number is (859) 523-5310.

What is Michelle Akpunonu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Michelle Akpunonu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michelle Akpunonu 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 Michelle Akpunonu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michelle Akpunonu reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Lexington Urgent Care PLLC (Lexington, KY), Man O War Urgent Care LLC (Lexington, KY), Brookwell Health LLC (Lexington, KY), Georgetown Urgent Care PLLC (Georgetown, KY) and Berea Urgent Care LLC (Berea, KY). 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 Michelle Akpunonu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michelle Akpunonu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Michelle Akpunonu 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Akpunonu was last updated on May 24, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.