CORNERSTONE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC
NPI 1942543327
Internal Medicine in Smyrna, TN

Q: What is Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC is 1942543327. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2013.

Q: What is Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since April 03, 2013CLIA 44D2068275 · Waiver

127 ENON SPRINGS RD E, SMYRNA, TN 37167(615) 462-7316(615) 462-7317 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Cornerstone Medical Associates Pllc NPPES

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

CORNERSTONE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC (NPI 1942543327) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 30, 2027 and lists Richmond A Akatue, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942543327

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Legal Business NameCORNERSTONE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC

Location Address127 ENON SPRINGS RD ESmyrna, TN 37167-3032

Mailing AddressPo Box 931Smyrna, TN 37167 · (615) 462-7316 · Fax (615) 462-7317

Phone(615) 462-7316

Fax(615) 462-7317

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialRichmond A AkatueCeo · (615) 945-4067

Enumeration DateApril 3, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 2015

✔ NPI 1942543327 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

127 ENON SPRINGS RD E, Smyrna, TN 37167

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Cornerstone Medical Associates Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Olawumi Ayo Akatue, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1831274117

127 ENON SPRINGS RD E
Smyrna, TN 37167

(615) 462-7319

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi

Richmond Akatue, M.D.

Internal Medicine

NPI 1578530796

1005 DR. D. B. TODD BLVD
Nashville, TN 37208

(615) 327-5867

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 44D2068275

Cornerstone Medical Associates · Smyrna, TN

Active · expires Oct 30, 2027

CLIA Number44D2068275

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateOctober 31, 2025

Certificate Expiration DateOctober 30, 2027

Laboratory DirectorRichmond Akatue

Laboratory Phone(615) 945-4067

Laboratory LocationCornerstone Medical Associates127 Enon Springs Rd East, Smyrna, TN 37167

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC is 1942543327. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2013.

Where is Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC located?

Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC is located at 127 Enon Springs Rd E, Smyrna, TN 37167. The listed phone number is (615) 462-7316.

What is Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Internal Medicine, reassign their Medicare billing to Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D2068275) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 30, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cornerstone Medical Associates PLLC was last updated on February 18, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.