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DR. AZEMOBO CHARLES AKHIMIEN MD
NPI 1992760581
Internal Medicine in Gastonia, NC

Active since April 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1021 X RAY DR, GASTONIA, NC 28054(704) 867-2341(704) 867-9019 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Azemobo Charles Akhimien Md NPPES

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

DR. AZEMOBO CHARLES AKHIMIEN MD (NPI 1992760581) is an individual internal medicine provider in Gastonia, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200000171) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992760581
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AZEMOBO CHARLES AKHIMIENCredential: MD
Location Address1021 X RAY DRGastonia, NC 28054-7489
Mailing Address1021 X Ray DrGastonia, NC 28054-7489 · (704) 867-2341 · Fax (704) 867-9019
Phone(704) 867-2341
Fax(704) 867-9019
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 2017
✔ NPI 1992760581 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 200000171✔ Licensed in SC · 23016✔ Licensed in GA · 51287
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.
1021 X RAY DR, Gastonia, NC 28054
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid891255WNC

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Azemobo Charles Akhimien Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Azemobo Akhimien reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gastonia Medical Specialty Clinic PA
4.2 mi
Internal Medicine
1021 X RAY DR
Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023048279 (704) 867-2341
24 On Physicians Of Sc, LLC
186 mi
Hospitalist
316 CALHOUN ST
Charleston, SC 29401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 281 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144877655 (800) 923-2247

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 28054 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$24.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier15 claims19 services$9.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$15.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$69.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

GASTONIA MEDICAL SPECIALTY CLINIC PA
Internal Medicine
1021 X RAY DR
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 867-2341
GASTONIA MEDICAL SPECIALTY CLINIC PA
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1021 X RAY DR
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 867-2341
COURTNEY MCCARTY DAY ANP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1021 X RAY DR
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 867-2341
HENRY C THOMASON JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1021 X RAY DR
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 867-2341
EMILY BARKER STALLARD NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1021 X RAY DR
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 867-2341
JANET WINSLOW KELCHNER FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1021 X RAY DR
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 874-2255
MELISSA J'AVET GARY LCSW-A
Social Worker (Clinical)
1021 X RAY DR
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 867-2341
GASTON FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, INC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
1021 X RAY DR
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 874-1900

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 Azemobo Akhimien's NPI number?

The NPI number for Azemobo Akhimien is 1992760581. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2006.

Where is Azemobo Akhimien located?

Azemobo Akhimien practices at 1021 X Ray Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054. The listed phone number is (704) 867-2341.

What is Azemobo Akhimien's specialty?

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

Is Azemobo Akhimien enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Azemobo Akhimien is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Azemobo Akhimien's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Azemobo Akhimien reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Gastonia Medical Specialty Clinic PA (Gastonia, NC) and 24 On Physicians Of Sc, LLC (Charleston, SC). 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 Azemobo Akhimien's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Azemobo Akhimien was last updated on December 21, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.