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

Edward Akelman, MD

Individual provider Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · NPI 1588644629

Edward Akelman, MD is a Hand Surgery in Providence, Rhode Island. Graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in 1978, 48 years ago. Practices with University Orthopedics Inc, a 183-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Rhode Island.

Years since qualifying
48
Trained at
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Licensed in
RI
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

2 Dudley St Ste 200
Providence, RI 02905-3236
Phone: (401) 457-2190
Fax: (401) 831-5874
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Specialties & licences

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207XS0106X · Licence 6513 (RI)

Record details

NPI number1588644629
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJanuary 17, 2006
Last updated in NPPESAugust 25, 2014
Mailing addressPo Box 1119, Providence, RI 02901-1119

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyHAND SURGERY
Medical schoolGEISEL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT DARTMOUTH
Graduated 1978 (48 years in practice)
Group practice University Orthopedics Inc — 183 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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