JAMES AKINS, M.D.
Valley Health Teays Pediatrics
Direct Primary Care
Establishing a consistent relationship with a primary clinician for ongoing health management.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University
- Graduated
- 1994
- Medicare specialty
- Family Practice
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked September 2026.
About
James Akins practices in Scott Depot, West Virginia. As an internal medicine physician, the focus is on managing complex health issues across the lifespan. The practice operates on a direct-pay model.
Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults. Care encompasses managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, alongside acute illnesses that require diagnostic expertise.
The practice operates as a direct-pay service, meaning patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing. Medicare assignment is accepted.
Areas of Focus
Conditions Treated
Specialties
Patients Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does an internal medicine physician provide?
Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults, managing chronic conditions and acute illnesses.
Does this provider accept Medicare?
Yes, Medicare assignment is accepted by this provider.
What does 'direct-pay' mean for billing?
Direct-pay means that patients pay for services directly to the practice rather than through traditional insurance billing.
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