GHULAM AKBAR M.D – NPI #1578900221
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

GHULAM AKBAR is a physician located in ALLENTOWN, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578900221 to GHULAM AKBAR on June 03, 2013. 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 7 years ago on Jun 27, 2019. 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 GHULAM AKBAR below.

NPI Profile for
GHULAM AKBAR

NPI Number
1578900221
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GHULAM AKBAR
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
SUITE 300
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103-6224
Phone: (610) 402-8275 Fax: (610) 402-3225
1 Other location(s):
106 S Claude A Lord Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901-3602
Phone: (570) 728-2424
Mailing address
PO BOX 783311
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178-3311
Phone: (484) 884-4500 Fax: (484) 884-0699
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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)		 PA MD449105
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 PA MD449105
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 PA MD449105

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

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
GHULAM AKBAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
      100 NORTH ACADEMY AVENUE
      DANVILLE, PA 17822
    • LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
      1200 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD
      ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
    • SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET
      420 SOUTH JACKSON STREET
      POTTSVILLE, PA 17901

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