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JOAN NANGE EKANE MD
NPI 1821593476
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Austell, GA

Active since March 27, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR STE 402, AUSTELL, GA 30106(770) 739-8282(770) 739-0794 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 17, 2024, Mar 27, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Joan Nange Ekane Md NPPES

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

JOAN NANGE EKANE MD (NPI 1821593476) is an individual infectious disease provider in Austell, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (89361) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Paulding Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Athens.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821593476
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameJOAN NANGE EKANECredential: MD
Location Address1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR STE 402Austell, GA 30106-8116
Mailing Address1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 402Austell, GA 30106-8116 · (770) 739-8282
Phone(770) 739-8282
Fax(770) 739-0794
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMay 17, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1821593476 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 89361
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR STE 402, Austell, GA 30106
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11270 Prince Ave Ste 201Athens, GA 30606-2789 · Phone (706) 475-7055

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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

Joan Nange Ekane 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 ID6103227624
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231121000351
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 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.

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.
318 services142 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
107 services100 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
54 services44 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.
26 services15 patients
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.
24 services19 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.
17 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Wellstar Paulding Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hiram, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110042
Location2518 Jimmy Lee Smith ParkwayHiram, GA 30141 · Paulding County

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austell, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110143
Location3950 Austell RdAustell, GA 30106 · Cobb County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30106 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WISNA JEAN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR STE 402
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 739-8282

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 Joan Ekane's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joan Ekane is 1821593476. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2018.

Where is Joan Ekane located?

Joan Ekane practices at 1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 402, Austell, GA 30106. The listed phone number is (770) 739-8282.

What is Joan Ekane's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Joan Ekane enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joan Ekane 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 Joan Ekane accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Joan Ekane 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 Joan Ekane affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joan Ekane is affiliated with Wellstar Paulding Medical Center and Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joan Ekane was last updated on May 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.