Chris W Akins, MD - Medicare in Petoskey, MI

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Chris W Akins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Petoskey, Michigan. His current practice location is 560 W Mitchell St, Suite 125, Petoskey, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 487-4950.

Chris W Akins is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME74854) 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 1164418026.

Contact Information

Chris W Akins, MD
560 W Mitchell St, Suite 125,
Petoskey, MI 49770-2275
(231) 487-4950
(231) 487-4951

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChris W Akins
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location560 W Mitchell St, Petoskey, Michigan
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:
  • Chris W Akins attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164418026
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/25/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chris W Akins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164418026NPI-NPPES
4301097688OtherMISTATE OF MICHIGAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME74854 (Florida)Primary

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. Chris W Akins 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
Chris W Akins, MD
560 W Mitchell St, Suite 125,
Petoskey, MI 49770-2275

Ph: (231) 487-5868		Chris W Akins, MD
560 W Mitchell St, Suite 125,
Petoskey, MI 49770-2275

Ph: (231) 487-4950

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Petoskey, MI

Brad E Vazales, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2390 Mitchell Park Dr, Suite B, Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: 231-487-9090    Fax: 231-487-9191
Dr. John D Talbott, DO
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 560 W Mitchell St Ste 400, Mhvs Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surger, Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: 231-487-4950    Fax: 231-487-4951

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