Dr. Peter D Akpunonu

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 12+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Peter D Akpunonu, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Lexington, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2012, having over 12 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, Ohsu Hospital And Clinics, Presbyterian Hospital, Silverton Hospital, University Of Kentucky Hospital. Dr. Peter D Akpunonu accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (859) 323-5908 to request Dr. Peter D Akpunonu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40508-3011

Phone 1: (859) 323-5908
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Peter D Akpunonu
Professional Name Peter Damian Akpunonu
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8921310871
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 12 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Peter D Akpunonu graduated from medical school in 2012.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1528320652
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 14, 2012
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Peter D Akpunonu

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Peter D Akpunonu has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 12 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Emergency Medicine / Medical Toxicology
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    Medical Toxicology
    Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings and environmental and workplace exposures.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40508-3011
Phone: (859) 323-5908
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, September 8, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, October 24, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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