Quick answers
- Does Raymond K. Akwayena accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raymond K. Akwayena 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 Raymond K. Akwayena see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 163 Original Medicare patients and 207 services for Raymond K. Akwayena. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Raymond K. Akwayena's NPI number?
- 1568553709. 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 Raymond K. Akwayena, 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 | 163 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 207 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)53 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)20 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)14 services
- Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (72125)13 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis70%
- Anxiety51%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Depression47%
Practice locations
Addresses where Raymond K. Akwayena is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 Locust StPittsburgh, PA 15219
- 1400 Locust St, Suite 3206Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 232‑8276
- 200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213
- 300 Halket StPittsburgh, PA 15213
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Raymond K. Akwayena as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Pittsburgh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568553709 |
| 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
- 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