SALMAN AKHTAR MD – NPI #1639168966
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

SALMAN AKHTAR is a physician located in LAS VEGAS, NV. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1639168966 to SALMAN AKHTAR on October 19, 2005. 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 14 years ago on Sep 19, 2012. 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 SALMAN AKHTAR below.

NPI Profile for
SALMAN AKHTAR

NPI Number
1639168966
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SALMAN AKHTAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7020 SMOKE RANCH RD STE 150
LAS VEGAS, NV 89128
Phone: (702) 366-9522 Fax: (702) 341-5206
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
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)		 NV 8926
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology		 NV 8926

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
SALMAN AKHTAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MOUNTAINVIEW HOSPITAL
      3100 N TENAYA WAY
      LAS VEGAS, NV 89128
    • SOUTHERN HILLS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
      9300 WEST SUNSET RD
      LAS VEGAS, NV 89148
    • SPRING VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      5400 SOUTH RAINBOW BLVD
      LAS VEGAS, NV 89118
    • SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      657 TOWN CENTER DRIVE
      LAS VEGAS, NV 89144

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