Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Edward Akelman work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Edward Akelman at 2 hospitals: Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Edward Akelman see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Providence, RI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Edward Akelman's specialty?
- Medicare lists Hand Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Edward Akelman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward Akelman 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 Edward Akelman?
- (401) 457-1500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Edward Akelman's NPI number?
- 1588644629. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Edward Akelman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward Akelman at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 410007
- The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 410012
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward Akelman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2 Dudley St, Suite 200Providence, RI 02905 (401) 457‑1500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward Akelman as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- University Orthopedics Inc196 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hand Surgeryprimary
Other hand surgeons in Providence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Providence, RI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588644629 |
| 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