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Gastroenterology

Murat K. Akdamar, MD

Works at hospitals in Winston-Salem, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Murat K. Akdamar, MD is a gastroenterologist at 112 Kinderton Blvd, Advance, NC 27006. Phone: (336) 768-6211. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Murat K. Akdamar had 264 Original Medicare patients and 7,861 services. NPI 1386678225. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 112 Kinderton Blvd, Advance, NC 27006 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (336) 768‑6211
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
  • Group practice: Digestive Health Specialists PA
  • Medical school: Tulane University School Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Murat K. Akdamar, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Murat K. Akdamar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Murat K. Akdamar 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 Murat K. Akdamar see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 264 Original Medicare patients and 7,861 services for Murat K. Akdamar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Murat K. Akdamar's NPI number?
1386678225. 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 Murat K. Akdamar, 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 patients264
Services billed to Medicare7,861
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)820 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)82 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)40 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)37 services
  5. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)32 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%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%

Hospitals where Murat K. Akdamar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Murat K. Akdamar 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Murat K. Akdamar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Murat K. Akdamar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Digestive Health Specialists PA26 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in North Carolina →

Other gastroenterologists in Advance

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Advance, NC — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Advance →

Other clinicians in Digestive Health Specialists PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386678225
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians