JAMES ZACHARY AKINS MD
NPI 1912495516
Hospitalist in Augusta, GA

Active since April 29, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3651 WHEELER RD, AUGUSTA, GA 30909(706) 651-3232 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 12, 2023, Jun 29, 2021, Jun 26, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About James Zachary Akins Md NPPES

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

JAMES ZACHARY AKINS MD (NPI 1912495516) is an individual hospitalist provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in North Carolina (2022-03239) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912495516
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES ZACHARY AKINSCredential: MD
Location Address3651 WHEELER RDAugusta, GA 30909-6426
Mailing Address3651 Wheeler RdAugusta, GA 30909-6426 · (706) 651-3232
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 29, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 12, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 12, 2023
NPI 1912495516 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in NC · 2022-03239
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 89376 (GA)
3651 WHEELER RD, Augusta, GA 30909

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

James Zachary Akins 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 ID1951651306
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230320000436
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 4

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.
1,280 services143 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.
491 services98 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
68 services68 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
59 services58 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30909 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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 20

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3651 WHEELER RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30909
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3651 WHEELER RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30909
Neurological Surgery
3651 WHEELER RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30909
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3651 WHEELER RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30909
Anesthesiology
3651 WHEELER RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30909
Anesthesiology
3651 WHEELER RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30909
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3651 WHEELER RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30909
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3651 WHEELER RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30909

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 James Akins's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Akins is 1912495516. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2018.

Where is James Akins located?

James Akins practices at 3651 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. The listed phone number is (706) 651-3232.

What is James Akins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is James Akins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Akins 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.

Is James Akins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Akins is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Akins was last updated on February 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.