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Ophthalmology

Esen K. Akpek, MD

Works at hospitals in Durham, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Esen K. Akpek, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Phone: (919) 684-8111. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Esen K. Akpek had 313 Original Medicare patients and 751 services. NPI 1851356943. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (919) 684‑8111
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Duke University Hospital
  • Group practice: Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Esen K. Akpek, 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 Esen K. Akpek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Esen K. Akpek 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 Esen K. Akpek see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 313 Original Medicare patients and 751 services for Esen K. Akpek. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Esen K. Akpek's NPI number?
1851356943. 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 Esen K. Akpek, 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 patients313
Services billed to Medicare751
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)177 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)119 services
  3. Ct scan of cornea (92025)77 services
  4. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)71 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)41 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 pressure65%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Osteoporosis25%
  • Diabetes24%
  • Ischemic heart disease19%

Hospitals where Esen K. Akpek works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Esen K. Akpek 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 Esen K. Akpek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc3,185 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Durham

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

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Other clinicians in Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851356943
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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