SHAHNAZ AKHTAR MD – NPI #1619912102
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SHAHNAZ AKHTAR is a physician located in BAYONNE, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1619912102 to SHAHNAZ AKHTAR on June 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Aug 15, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SHAHNAZ AKHTAR below.

NPI Profile for
SHAHNAZ AKHTAR

NPI Number
1619912102
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SHAHNAZ AKHTAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
16 E 29TH ST
BAYONNE, NJ 07002-4603
Phone: (201) 339-1685 Fax: (201) 339-2557
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for SHAHNAZ AKHTAR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNJ8390401
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 NJ MA71767

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Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SHAHNAZ AKHTAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CAREPOINT HEALTH - BAYONNE MEDICAL CENTER
      29 EAST 29TH ST
      BAYONNE, NJ 07002
    • CAREPOINT HEALTH-CHRIST HOSPITAL
      176 PALISADE AVE
      JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH
      21 MAIN STREET, SUITE 252
      HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
    • BAYONNE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
      149 LEFANTE WAY, STE 144 & 146
      BAYONNE, NJ 07002
  • NURSING HOME
    • ACCLAIM REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
      198 STEVENS AVE
      JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
    • ADROIT CARE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
      1777 LAWRENCE STREET
      RAHWAY, NJ 07065
    • ALARIS HEALTH AT HAMILTON PARK
      525 MONMOUTH STREET
      JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302
    • PEACE CARE ST ANN'S
      198 OLD BERGEN ROAD
      JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
    • PEACE CARE ST JOSEPH'S
      537 PAVONIA AVENUE
      JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306

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