Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Akamah, MD
Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician · Nashville, TN
- NPI 1598822967
- Accepts Medicare
- 33 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 322-3000 - Additional location
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3601 Tvc
Nashville, TN 372320001 - Mailing address
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3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 27, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0011X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Tennessee #42721 · Illinois #036102172
- Medicaid (3)
- KY #7100064270 · TN #1511333 · IL #036102172
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598822967. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
41
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$3,732
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 41 | 20 | $91 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 15 peers in Nashville Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 117. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,168
Transactions
30
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 7 | $1,281.75 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 7 | $1,281.65 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $130.25 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 5 | $118.59 | |
| iRhythm Technologies, INC. | 1 | $118.45 | |
| CMS Imaging, INC. | 2 | $76.30 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $59.95 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $42.34 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $18.83 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $16.60 | |
| Terumo Medical Corporation | 1 | $13.81 | |
| LifeNet Health | 1 | $9.65 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
645
Patients
177
Total drug cost
$96,315
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | Generic | 103 | 40 | $1,449 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 81 | 30 | $1,207 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 69 | 23 | $557 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 68 | 13 | $54,989 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 52 | 20 | $385 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 52 | 22 | $1,047 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 38 | 13 | $438 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 35 | 16 | $266 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 26 | 0 | $390 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 25 | 0 | $33,590 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Akamah's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Akamah practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Joseph Akamah practice?
Dr. Joseph Akamah practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372320001. Office phone: 6153223000.
What is Dr. Joseph Akamah's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Akamah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598822967, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Akamah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Akamah accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Akamah commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.