Joseph Akornor, M.D.
NPI 1497731913 · Urology Physician · Fridley, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Akornor, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Fridley, MN (NPI 1497731913).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497731913
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45906 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,746 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 202 | $122 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 196 | $9 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total84153 | 156 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 151 | $88 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99426 | 108 | $60 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 91 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 956 | 322 |
| Dutasteride | 318 | 92 |
| Cephalexin | 76 | 74 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 74 | 60 |
| Levofloxacin | 60 | 57 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 59 | 24 |
| Finasteride | 55 | 20 |
| Mirabegron |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,902 across 37 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2013-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Akornor's NPI number?
- Joseph Akornor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497731913, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Akornor's specialty?
- Joseph Akornor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Akornor located?
- Joseph Akornor's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 Osborne Rd Ne, Fridley, MN 55432-2765.
- What is Joseph Akornor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Akornor is (651) 999-6800.
- Does Joseph Akornor accept Medicare?
- Joseph Akornor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Akornor's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Akornor's NPI (1497731913) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.