NICOLE MARIE AKERS M.D.
NPI 1790071165
Family Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Hartford, KY

Q: What is Nicole Akers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Akers is 1790071165. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2011.

Q: What is Nicole Akers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QB0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Akers was last updated on June 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since June 23, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1215 OLD MAIN ST, HARTFORD, KY 42347(270) 730-5344(270) 298-9506 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 5, 2026, May 25, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Nicole Marie Akers M.d. NPPES

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

NICOLE MARIE AKERS M.D. (NPI 1790071165) is an individual obesity medicine provider in Hartford, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (52967) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790071165

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207QB0002X

Provider Legal NameNICOLE MARIE AKERSCredential: M.D.

Location Address1215 OLD MAIN STHartford, KY 42347-1619

Mailing AddressPo Box 148Hartford, KY 42347-0148 · (270) 504-1940 · Fax (270) 298-3824

Phone(270) 730-5344

Fax(270) 298-9506

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJune 23, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2026

✔ NPI 1790071165 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QB0002X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 52967

Definition

A family medicine physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Undersea and Hyperbaric MedicineTaxonomy 207PE0005X · License 52967 (KY)

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 52967 (KY)

1215 OLD MAIN ST, Hartford, KY 42347

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11211 Old Main StHartford, KY 42347-1619 · Phone (270) 298-7411 · Fax (270) 298-3824

Location 220 E McMurtry AveHartford, KY 42347-1647 · Phone (270) 504-1300

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

Nicole Marie Akers 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 ID5890924047

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190909004015

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nicole Akers reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ohio County Hospital Corporation

Same address

Diagnostic Radiology

1211 OLD MAIN ST
Hartford, KY 42347

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
125 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1215884705 (270) 298-7411

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 8

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

106 services97 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

90 services37 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

71 services26 patients

Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042

This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.

54 services18 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

42 services39 patients

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

40 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Owensboro, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180038

Location1201 Pleasant Valley RoadOwensboro, KY 42303 · Daviess County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ohio County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Hartford, KY

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number181323

Location1211 Old Main StreetHartford, KY 42347 · Ohio County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 42347 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

6 suppliers36 claims81 services$6.26 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

4 suppliers22 claims27 services$1.09 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

2 suppliers24 claims24 services$17.90 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

2 suppliers24 claims24 services$95.15 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.

LETICIA K. TUCKER, M.D., L.L.C.

Family Medicine

1215 OLD MAIN ST
HARTFORD, KY 42347

Ohio County (270) 298-5164

AMY N SHELTON NP

Nurse Practitioner

1215 OLD MAIN ST
HARTFORD, KY 42347

Ohio County (270) 730-5344

ROBERT D KNOX M.D.

Otolaryngology

1215 OLD MAIN ST
HARTFORD, KY 42347

Ohio County (270) 259-2714

OHIO COUNTY HOSPITAL INC

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

1215 OLD MAIN ST
HARTFORD, KY 42347

Ohio County (270) 298-5404

O C H INTERNAL MEDICINE

Specialist

1215 OLD MAIN ST
HARTFORD, KY 42347

Ohio County (270) 298-5404

MARY JULIA HAYDEN APRN FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1215 OLD MAIN ST
HARTFORD, KY 42347

Ohio County (270) 730-5344

HANNAH M WIMSATT ARNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1215 OLD MAIN ST, DOCTORS BUILDING
HARTFORD, KY 42347

Ohio County (270) 298-5404

OHIO COUNTY HOSPTIAL CORPORATION

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

1215 OLD MAIN ST
HARTFORD, KY 42347

Ohio County (270) 730-5344

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 Nicole Akers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Akers is 1790071165. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2011.

Where is Nicole Akers located?

Nicole Akers practices at 1215 Old Main St, Hartford, KY 42347. The listed phone number is (270) 730-5344.

What is Nicole Akers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QB0002X.

Is Nicole Akers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Akers 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 organization bills Medicare for Nicole Akers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicole Akers reassigns Medicare benefits to Ohio County Hospital Corporation (Hartford, KY). The 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 Nicole Akers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicole Akers accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Nicole Akers 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 Nicole Akers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Akers is affiliated with Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and Ohio County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Akers was last updated on June 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.