# Ashok Akula, M.D

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/ashok-akula-md-1730491960
NPI: 1730491960
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (NPPES), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Ashok Akula, M.D is a cardiovascular disease (cardiology) based in Pine Bluff, AR with NPI 1730491960.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
- Credential: M.D
- Gender: Male
- NPI: 1730491960 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1730491960))

## Practice and contact

- Address: 1609 W 40th Ave Ste 403, Pine Bluff, AR, 716036365
- Phone: (870) 541-4285

## Insurance accepted (7 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [BCBS Michigan](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-michigan) — 3 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans
- [Ambetter](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/ambetter) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Ashok Akula, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1730491960).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 2 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $369.

Largest disclosed payer: Boston Scientific Corporation ($333 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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