DR. FRANCIS AKOM MD
NPI 1790761385
Obstetrics & Gynecology in North Charleston, SC

Active since December 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1370 REMOUNT RD, SUITE D, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 566-1200(843) 566-0401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Francis Akom Md NPPES

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

DR. FRANCIS AKOM MD (NPI 1790761385) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in North Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (019439) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790761385
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANCIS AKOMCredential: MD
Location Address1370 REMOUNT RD, SUITE DNorth Charleston, SC 29406-3322
Mailing AddressPo Box 60730North Charleston, SC 29419-0730 · (843) 566-1200 · Fax (843) 566-0401
Fax(843) 566-0401
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateDecember 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 2007
NPI 1790761385 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License Licensed in SC · 019439
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1370 REMOUNT RD, North Charleston, SC 29406

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid194391SC
Medicare UPING59903SC
MedicaidGP2823SC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Francis Akom Md 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 ID4385653831
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060412000206
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

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.

Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors 82270
A stool analysis for blood is a non-invasive procedure used to check for the presence of hidden blood in your stool. This can be an early sign of colon tumors. The test involves collecting a small sample of stool at home and sending it to a lab for analysis.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420065
Location2095 Henry Tecklenburg DriveCharleston, SC 29414 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29406 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Optometrist
1370 REMOUNT RD, SUITE B
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1370 REMOUNT RD, STE D
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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 Francis Akom's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Akom is 1790761385. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 16, 2005.

Where is Francis Akom located?

Francis Akom practices at 1370 Remount Rd Suite D, North Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 566-1200.

What is Francis Akom's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Francis Akom enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francis Akom 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.

What insurance does Francis Akom accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Francis Akom 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 Francis Akom affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Francis Akom is affiliated with Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Francis Akom was last updated on October 18, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.