Dr Obinna Ferdinand Akano, OD, DRPH - Medicare Optometrist in Bronx, NY

Dr Obinna Ferdinand Akano, OD, DRPH is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bronx, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 2742a E Tremont Ave, Bronx, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 684-5634.

Dr Obinna Ferdinand Akano is licensed to practice in New York (license number 007797) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1104101260.

Contact Information

Dr Obinna Ferdinand Akano, OD, DRPH
2742a E Tremont Ave,
Bronx, NY 10461-2808
(718) 684-5634
(380) 333-9618

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Obinna Ferdinand Akano
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience22 Years
Location2742a E Tremont Ave, Bronx, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Obinna Ferdinand Akano graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104101260
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2011
  • Last Update Date: 07/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850540204
  • Enrollment ID: I20121001000059

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Obinna Ferdinand Akano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104101260NPI-NPPES
03454515MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 007797 (New York)Primary

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. Dr Obinna Ferdinand Akano allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEmpire Vision Center Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750358826
PECOS PAC ID: 4688573876
Enrollment ID: O20040107000405
Provider NameI And Eye Optometry Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841539335
PECOS PAC ID: 4981954757
Enrollment ID: O20180829002803

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. Dr Obinna Ferdinand Akano 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
Dr Obinna Ferdinand Akano, OD, DRPH
2742a E Tremont Ave,
Bronx, NY 10461-2808

Ph: (718) 684-5634
Dr Obinna Ferdinand Akano, OD, DRPH
2742a E Tremont Ave,
Bronx, NY 10461-2808

Ph: (718) 684-5634

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