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Vascular Surgery

Kelechi M. Akuma, MD

Works at hospitals in Margate, FL · Plantation, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Kelechi M. Akuma, MD is a vascular surgeon at 7421 N University Dr, Suite 107, Tamarac, FL 33321. Phone: (954) 726-0095. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kelechi M. Akuma had 147 Original Medicare patients and 351 services. NPI 1649539339. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kelechi M. Akuma, 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 Kelechi M. Akuma accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kelechi M. Akuma 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 Kelechi M. Akuma see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 147 Original Medicare patients and 351 services for Kelechi M. Akuma. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kelechi M. Akuma's NPI number?
1649539339. 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 Kelechi M. Akuma, 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 patients147
Services billed to Medicare351
Different services or procedures66
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)82 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)55 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)51 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)19 services
  5. Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)12 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease67%
  • Diabetes63%
  • Chronic kidney disease61%
  • Arthritis50%

Hospitals where Kelechi M. Akuma works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kelechi M. Akuma 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 Kelechi M. Akuma is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kelechi M. Akuma as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Palm Beach General Surgery LLC69 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Palm Beach General Surgery LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649539339
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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