DR. FRANCIS AKOM MD
NPI 1790761385
Obstetrics & Gynecology in North Charleston, SC
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
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted 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
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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Francis Akom reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Greenville, SC 29607
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- 190 clinicians in this Medicare group
Morrisville, NC 27560
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- 105 clinicians in this Medicare group
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
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
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, SCGrand Strand Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Myrtle Beach, SCPhysician 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.
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.
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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Francis Akom's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Francis Akom reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Obhg South Carolina PC (Greenville, SC) and Uwh Of The Carolinas, PLLC (Morrisville, NC). 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 Francis Akom's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Francis Akom accept?
Health plans from First Choice Next 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 and Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
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 19 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.
# Dr. Francis Akom, MD · NPI 1790761385
Obstetrics & Gynecology physician in North Charleston, South Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since December 16, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1790761385 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** December 16, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Obstetrics & Gynecology · taxonomy 207V00000X
- **State license:** 019439 (South Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1370 REMOUNT RD, SUITE D, North Charleston, SC 29406-3322
- **Phone:** (843) 566-1200 · **Fax:** (843) 566-0401
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Obhg South Carolina PC (NPI 1538457361, Greenville, SC); Uwh Of The Carolinas, PLLC (NPI 1639506470, Morrisville, NC) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1989
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 18, 2007
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 194391 (SC); Medicare UPIN G59903 (SC); Medicaid GP2823 (SC)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1790761385) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.