DR. AKIL NGOZI HINDS MBBS, MBA
NPI 1891323465
Ophthalmology in Lake City, FL

Q: What is Akil Hinds's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akil Hinds is 1891323465. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2020.

Q: What is Akil Hinds's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akil Hinds was last updated on July 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 March 30, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1615 SW MAIN BLVD, LAKE CITY, FL 32025(386) 755-2785(386) 755-1128 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2025, Mar 30, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Akil Ngozi Hinds Mbbs, Mba NPPES

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

DR. AKIL NGOZI HINDS MBBS, MBA (NPI 1891323465) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Lake City, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME179255) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891323465

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. AKIL NGOZI HINDSCredential: MBBS, MBA

Location Address1615 SW MAIN BLVDLake City, FL 32025-1108

Mailing Address1615 Sw Main BlvdLake City, FL 32025-1108 · (386) 755-2785 · Fax (386) 755-1128

Phone(386) 755-2785

Fax(386) 755-1128

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2026

✔ NPI 1891323465 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME179255

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1615 SW MAIN BLVD, Lake City, FL 32025

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 114480 NW 152nd LnAlachua, FL 32615-8606 · Phone (352) 719-1610 · Fax (352) 719-1611

Location 27120 NW 11th PlGainesville, FL 32605-3142 · Phone (352) 261-0089

Location 31 Medical Center DrMorgantown, WV 26506-1200 · Phone (304) 974-3979

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Akil Ngozi Hinds Mbbs, Mba 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 ID5092288068

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260623000053

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 Akil Hinds reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Columbia Eye Associates PA

Same address

Ophthalmology

1615 SW MAIN BLVD
Lake City, FL 32025

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
11 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1295921096 (386) 755-2785

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32025 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

$130.04 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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 9

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

MARY SHENOUDA M.D.

Ophthalmology