Quick answers
- Does Thomas G. Akre accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas G. Akre 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Thomas G. Akre see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 266 Original Medicare patients and 1,874 services for Thomas G. Akre. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas G. Akre's NPI number?
- 1235132903. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Thomas G. Akre, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 266 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,874 |
| Different services or procedures | 82 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)522 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)220 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)101 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)91 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)89 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Diabetes26%
- Depression26%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Thomas G. Akre works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas G. Akre 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.
- Lakeland Hospital, St JosephSt Joseph, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230021
- Northwest Health-La PorteLa Porte, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150006
- Unity Physicians HospitalMishawaka, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 150177
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas G. Akre is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 211 N Eddy StSouth Bend, IN 46617 (574) 234‑8161
- 300 S Saint Louis Blvd, Suite 203 Rush Physical TherapySouth Bend, IN 46617 (574) 234‑1059
- 52500 Fir RdGranger, IN 46530 (574) 271‑0700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas G. Akre as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rci (WRS) LLC360 clinicians in the group
- The South Bend Clinic LLC175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in South Bend
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Bend, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rci (WRS) LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235132903 |
| 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
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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