John Ekong, MD
NPI 1831536036 · Internal Medicine Physician · Conyers, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Ekong, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Conyers, GA (NPI 1831536036).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831536036
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 84857 (GA)
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 tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
880 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 452 | $76 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 120 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 105 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 98 | $166 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 76 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 34 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 28 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 | 18 |
| Prednisone | 23 | 22 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 17 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 14 | 14 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2525 Desales AvenueChattanooga, TN 37404Phone: (423) 495-7404Fax: (423) 495-2625
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-29
- Last updated
- 2025-09-17
- Certified
- 2025-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Ekong's NPI number?
- John Ekong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831536036, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Ekong's specialty?
- John Ekong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Ekong located?
- John Ekong's practice location on file with NPPES is 1412 Milstead Ave Ne Ste 100, Conyers, GA 30012-3877.
- What is John Ekong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Ekong is (770) 918-3000.
- Does John Ekong accept Medicare?
- John Ekong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Ekong's NPI active?
- Yes — John Ekong's NPI (1831536036) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.