ATHLETICS - SPORTS MEDICINE
NPI 1467887687
Pediatrics - Sports Medicine in Akron, OH

Q: What is The University Of Akron's NPI number?

The NPI number for The University Of Akron is 1467887687. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2013. The provider is also known as Athletics - Sports Medicine.

Q: What is The University Of Akron's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080S0010X.

Active since September 06, 2013

289 S UNION ST, ATHLETICS - SPORTS MEDICINE, STILES FIELD HOUSE, AKRON, OH 44325(330) 972-7913(330) 972-6836 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

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About Athletics - Sports Medicine NPPES

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

ATHLETICS - SPORTS MEDICINE (NPI 1467887687) is a healthcare organization registered as a sports medicine in Akron, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since September 2013. The organization lists William M Sherman, Sr. Vp/provost/coo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467887687

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy2080S0010X

Legal Business NameTHE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

Location Address289 S UNION ST, ATHLETICS - SPORTS MEDICINE, STILES FIELD HOUSEAkron, OH 44325-6302

Mailing Address302 Buchtel Common, Athletics - Sports Medicine, Stiles Field HouseAkron, OH 44325-6302 · (330) 972-7913 · Fax (330) 972-6836

Phone(330) 972-7913

Fax(330) 972-6836

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialWilliam M ShermanSr. Vp/provost/coo · (330) 972-7593

Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2013

✔ NPI 1467887687 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080S0010X

Definition

A pediatrician who is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X

Also ListedSpecialist/Technologist · Athletic TrainerTaxonomy 2255A2300X

289 S UNION ST, Akron, OH 44325

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Other Names 1

Other NameAthletics - Sports Medicine

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

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.

ERIK SPENCER

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)

289 S UNION ST
AKRON, OH 44325

Summit County (330) 972-7992

MR. MARK THOMAS LEFFLER ATC

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)

289 S UNION ST
AKRON, OH 44325

Summit County (330) 972-5528

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 The University Of Akron's NPI number?

The NPI number for The University Of Akron is 1467887687. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2013. The provider is also known as Athletics - Sports Medicine.

Where is The University Of Akron located?

The University Of Akron is located at 289 S Union St Athletics - Sports Medicine, Stiles Field House, Akron, OH 44325. The listed phone number is (330) 972-7913.

What is The University Of Akron's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080S0010X.

What insurance does The University Of Akron accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list The University Of Akron 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 The University Of Akron was last updated on September 6, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.