Joanne Akong, M.D.
NPI 1235171752 · Internal Medicine Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joanne Akong, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1235171752).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235171752
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101240015 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
752 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 489 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 155 | $121 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 70 | $106 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 38 | $111 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$121 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCmc Annex 1st FloorCharlotte, NC 28203-5812Phone: (704) 355-0720Fax: (704) 355-5948
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-11
- Last updated
- 2024-03-19
- Certified
- 2024-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joanne Akong's NPI number?
- Joanne Akong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235171752, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joanne Akong's specialty?
- Joanne Akong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joanne Akong located?
- Joanne Akong's practice location on file with NPPES is 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054-2140.
- What is Joanne Akong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joanne Akong is (704) 834-2000.
- Does Joanne Akong accept Medicare?
- Joanne Akong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joanne Akong's NPI active?
- Yes — Joanne Akong's NPI (1235171752) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.