Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carol Akerman, DPM
Foot Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1720039779
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
- 45 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2725 Asbury RD, Suite 102
Knoxville, TN 379146441
(865) 329-3338
fax (865) 329-3333
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 29, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 213ES0131X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #DPM236
- Medicaid
- TN #3350998
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720039779. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,550
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$111,525
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 477 | 261 | $83 | |
73630 |
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | 236 | 124 | $30 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 172 | 112 | $118 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 161 | 161 | $102 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 141 | 96 | $52 | |
73620 |
X-ray of foot, 2 views | 116 | 66 | $25 | |
11750 |
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 78 | 53 | $120 | |
11721 |
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | 38 | 29 | $41 | |
11720 |
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | 30 | 25 | $30 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 30 | 23 | $50 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$976
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | 2 | $283.71 | |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 8 | $273.30 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4 | $156.52 | |
| Inari Medical, Inc. | 1 | $130.71 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 2 | $36.58 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 2 | $34.21 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $30.88 | |
| Averitas Pharma Inc. | 1 | $21.16 | |
| CashFlow Solutions, LLC | 1 | $9.11 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
667
Patients
411
Total drug cost
$7,803
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | Generic | 171 | 155 | $1,192 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 106 | 71 | $772 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 98 | 25 | $1,678 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | Generic | 62 | 57 | $1,344 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 49 | 21 | $181 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 38 | 32 | $203 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 23 | 0 | $390 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 23 | 20 | $108 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 18 | 17 | $152 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 18 | 0 | $221 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carol Akerman's medical specialty?
Dr. Carol Akerman practices Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Carol Akerman practice?
Dr. Carol Akerman practices at 2725 Asbury RD, Knoxville, TN 379146441. Office phone: 8653293338.
What is Dr. Carol Akerman's NPI?
Dr. Carol Akerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720039779, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carol Akerman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carol Akerman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carol Akerman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.