Quick answers
- Does Melanie S. Akuna accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie S. Akuna accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Melanie S. Akuna's NPI number?
- 1134741127. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Melanie S. Akuna works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie S. Akuna at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Freeman Health System - Freeman WestJoplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260137
- Freeman Neosho HospitalNeosho, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261331
- Mercy Hospital JoplinJoplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260001
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie S. Akuna is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2702 Cunningham Ave, Suite AJoplin, MO 64804 (417) 553‑7920
- 308 N Main StGranby, MO 64844 (417) 553‑7920
- 336 S Jefferson St, Freeman Neosho Physician GroupNeosho, MO 64850 (417) 455‑4200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie S. Akuna as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Freeman Neosho Hospital43 clinicians in the group
- Cornerstone Medical LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Joplin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Freeman Neosho Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134741127 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians