Dr. Stephen Akhi Ikele

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 25+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Stephen Akhi Ikele, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Elkin, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Norton Community Hospital, Johnson City Medical Center, Twin County Regional Hospital, Indian Path Medical Center, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Dr. Stephen Akhi Ikele also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Inc. Dr. Stephen Akhi Ikele may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Stephen Akhi Ikele at 505 Samaritan's Ridge Court to request Dr. Stephen Akhi Ikele the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 505 Samaritan's Ridge Court
Elkin, NC 28621-2457
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Stephen Akhi Ikele
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9335270578
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 25 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. Stephen Akhi Ikele graduated from medical school in 1999.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1548407166
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, December 18, 2014

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. Stephen Akhi Ikele

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Stephen Akhi Ikele has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 25 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Inc


Practice Locations

505 Samaritan's Ridge Court
Elkin, NC 28621-2457
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, June 19, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, December 18, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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