Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Bruce Akuna work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Bruce Akuna at 4 hospitals: Freeman Health System - Freeman West, Freeman Neosho Hospital, Mercy Hospital Carthage and Mercy Hospital Joplin. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Bruce Akuna see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Joplin, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Bruce Akuna's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does Bruce Akuna accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bruce Akuna accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Bruce Akuna?
- (417) 553-7920, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Bruce Akuna's NPI number?
- 1326099516. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Bruce Akuna works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bruce Akuna at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Freeman Health System - Freeman WestJoplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260137
- Freeman Neosho HospitalNeosho, MO · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 261331
- Mercy Hospital CarthageCarthage, MO · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 261338
- Mercy Hospital JoplinJoplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260001
Practice locations
Addresses where Bruce Akuna is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2613 S Main St, Suite DJoplin, MO 64804
- 2702 Cunningham Ave, Suite AJoplin, MO 64804 (417) 553‑7920
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bruce Akuna as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Cornerstone Medical LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Joplin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326099516 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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