SALEEM AKBAR M.D. – NPI #1417925298
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SALEEM AKBAR is a physician located in ALLEN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417925298 to SALEEM AKBAR on March 09, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Dec 06, 2023. 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 SALEEM AKBAR below.

NPI Profile for
SALEEM AKBAR

NPI Number
1417925298
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SALEEM AKBAR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1105 CENTRAL EXPY N
SUITE 2230
ALLEN, TX 75013-6103
Phone: (214) 547-0650 Fax: (214) 547-0658
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 06, 2023

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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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 TX K9967
174400000X
- Specialist		 TX K9967

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

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
SALEEM AKBAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - PLANO
      1100 ALLIED DRIVE
      PLANO, TX 75093
    • MEDICAL CENTER OF MCKINNEY
      4500 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      MCKINNEY, TX 75069
    • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL ALLEN
      1105 CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY NORTH
      ALLEN, TX 75013

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