James Akins, MD
NPI 1912495516 · Hospitalist Physician · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Akins, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1912495516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912495516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 89376 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 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
1,898 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 | 1,280 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 491 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 68 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 59 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$162 (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)
- 102 E Ravine RdKingsport, TN 37660-3837Phone: (423) 224-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-29
- Last updated
- 2023-02-12
- Certified
- 2023-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Akins's NPI number?
- James Akins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912495516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Akins's specialty?
- James Akins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Akins located?
- James Akins's practice location on file with NPPES is 3651 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909-6426.
- What is James Akins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Akins is (706) 651-3232.
- Does James Akins accept Medicare?
- James Akins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Akins's NPI active?
- Yes — James Akins's NPI (1912495516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.