SHEFTA AHMED AKHUNJI M.D
NPI 1477937811
Hospitalist in Springfield, IL

Q: What is Shefta Akhunji's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shefta Akhunji is 1477937811. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2015.

Q: What is Shefta Akhunji's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shefta Akhunji was last updated on May 26, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since July 15, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

701 N 1ST ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702(217) 545-8000(217) 545-4735 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2020, Jul 25, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Shefta Ahmed Akhunji M.d NPPES

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

SHEFTA AHMED AKHUNJI M.D (NPI 1477937811) is an individual hospitalist provider in Springfield, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036145326) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477937811

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameSHEFTA AHMED AKHUNJICredential: M.D

Location Address701 N 1ST STSpringfield, IL 62702

Mailing Address1025 S 6th StSpringfield, IL 62703-2403 · (217) 528-7541

Phone(217) 545-8000

Fax(217) 545-4735

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2020

✔ NPI 1477937811 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036145326

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.

701 N 1ST ST, Springfield, IL 62702

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Shefta Ahmed Akhunji M.d 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 ID8527316827

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200630002324

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 7

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 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.

378 services134 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.

92 services89 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.

76 services75 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.

52 services40 patients

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.

40 services24 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

26 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62702 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

$127.46 typical visit price

range $54.80 – $168.44

Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.70 – $42.11)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.25 typical visit price

range $17.16 – $136.56

Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), without side rails, with mattress E0294

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$67.27 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric E0600

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$36.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$62.10 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.

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