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Abu Areida A Akam, MD
Hospitalist Physician in Yuma, AZ · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1801978705
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Abu Areida A Akam
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 2400 S Ave A, Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, AZ, 85364
Phone (928) 336-2000
Enumeration date Oct 19, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Nov 6, 2007
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0774360 | Other | AZ | BCBS |
| 868896 | Medicaid | AZ | - |
| P00255649 | Other | - | RR MC |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Abu Areida Akam practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Yuma, AZ. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Abu Areida Akam?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Abu Areida Akam is 1801978705, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-11-06.