Dr. Benjamin C Akosa

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 31+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Benjamin C Akosa, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Gainesville, Georgia. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Northeast Georgia Medical Center Inc. Dr. Benjamin C Akosa also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc. Dr. Benjamin C Akosa accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (770) 219-5407 to request Dr. Benjamin C Akosa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 200 Wisteria Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501-3827

Phone 1: (770) 219-5407

Fax: (770) 219-7102
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Benjamin C Akosa
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3779517255
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own 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

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 31 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. Benjamin C Akosa graduated from medical school in 1993.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1255427225
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, October 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, May 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. Benjamin C Akosa

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Benjamin C Akosa has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 31 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc


Practice Locations

200 Wisteria Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501-3827
Phone: (770) 219-5407
Fax: (770) 219-7102
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


597 S Enota Nedr
Gainesville, GA 30501-2545
Phone: (770) 219-8275
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


950 S Enota Nedr B
Gainesville, GA 30501-2439
Phone: (770) 531-0530
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


950 S Enota Nedr A
Gainesville, GA 30501-2439
Phone: (678) 450-8969
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, May 24, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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