Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joanne Akong, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Gastonia, NC
- NPI 1235171752
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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2525 Court Dr
Gastonia, NC 280542140
(704) 834-2000
fax (704) 834-2500 - Additional location
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1000 Blythe Blvd, Cmc Annex 1St Floor
Charlotte, NC 282035812
(704) 355-0720
fax (704) 355-5948 - Mailing address
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Po Box 744786
Atlanta, GA 303744786
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 19, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2009-02006 · Virginia #0101240015
- Medicaid (5)
- SC #NC1517 · VA #010282748 · NC #1235171752 · VA #010282764 · VA #010283086
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235171752. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
958
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$91,394
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 536 | 256 | $75 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 165 | 159 | $122 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 89 | 50 | $112 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 74 | 73 | $109 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 31 | 30 | $173 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 22 | 22 | $158 | |
99305 |
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 18 | 18 | $127 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 12 | 12 | $102 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 11 | 11 | $79 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 27 peers in this city , average services per provider: 348. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
127
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$11,577
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 28 | 0 | $8,456 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 27 | 0 | $291 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 20 | 0 | $174 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 15 | 0 | $104 |
| Levemir Flexpen (Insulin Detemir) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $2,366 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 12 | 0 | $86 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 12 | 0 | $99 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joanne Akong's medical specialty?
Dr. Joanne Akong practices Internal Medicine Physician in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. Joanne Akong practice?
Dr. Joanne Akong practices at 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 280542140. Office phone: 7048342000.
What is Dr. Joanne Akong's NPI?
Dr. Joanne Akong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235171752, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joanne Akong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joanne Akong accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joanne Akong commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.