Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr., MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1932177953

Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr., MD is an Ophthalmology in Morganton, North Carolina. Graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1990, 36 years ago. Practices with Morganton Eye Physicians PA, a 22-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
36
Trained at
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

335 E Parker Rd
Morganton, NC 28655-5112
Phone: (828) 433-1000
Fax: (828) 430-3465
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 2017-00328 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1932177953
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMarch 8, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 21, 2022

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolMEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1990 (36 years in practice)
Group practice Morganton Eye Physicians Pa — 22 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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