Samuel Boateng Akuoku, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Laurelton, NY

Samuel Boateng Akuoku, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Laurelton, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice New York University and his current practice location is 22414 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 949-6433.

Samuel Boateng Akuoku is licensed to practice in New York (license number 178587) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1962574418.

Contact Information

Samuel Boateng Akuoku, MD
22414 Merrick Blvd,
Laurelton, NY 11413-2023
(718) 949-6433
(718) 949-0331

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSamuel Boateng Akuoku
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience44 Years
Location22414 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Samuel Boateng Akuoku graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962574418
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931202389
  • Enrollment ID: I20110502000519

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Samuel Boateng Akuoku such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962574418NPI-NPPES
01155251MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 178587 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
North Shore Home Care ChhaWestbury, NYHome health agency
New York University Langone Medical CenterNew york, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
New York University13552324224431

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Samuel Boateng Akuoku allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNew York University
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285826438
PECOS PAC ID: 1355232422
Enrollment ID: O20081202000185
Entity NameNew York University
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285826438
PECOS PAC ID: 1355232422
Enrollment ID: O20090822000026

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Samuel Boateng Akuoku is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Samuel Boateng Akuoku, MD
8 Tatem Way,
Old Westbury, NY 11568-1716

Ph: (718) 344-8207
Samuel Boateng Akuoku, MD
22414 Merrick Blvd,
Laurelton, NY 11413-2023

Ph: (718) 949-6433

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Laurelton, NY

Lionel Emanuel Desroches, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 22414 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, NY 11413
Phone: 718-949-6433    Fax: 718-949-0331
Dr. Antonio Joseph Jr., M.D.,
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 22414 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, NY 11413
Phone: 718-949-6433    Fax: 718-949-0331
Dr. Emerth Lance Coburn, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 227-19 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, NY 11413
Phone: 718-276-4482    Fax: 718-276-4783
Michel-jose Charles, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 22414 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, NY 11413
Phone: 718-949-6433    
Dr. David Scott, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 23201 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, NY 11413
Phone: 718-276-4750    
Olakunle O Akinboboye, MD MPH
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 224-14 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, NY 11413
Phone: 718-949-9400    Fax: 718-949-8300

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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