JAWED AKHTAR M.D – NPI #1033562749
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JAWED AKHTAR is a physician located in LEWISTOWN, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1033562749 to JAWED AKHTAR on July 18, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Feb 11, 2021. 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 JAWED AKHTAR below.

NPI Profile for
JAWED AKHTAR

NPI Number
1033562749
Enumeration Date

(about 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAWED AKHTAR
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044-1167
Phone: (717) 363-9072 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
Geisinger Lewistown hospital
400 highland Avenue
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248-5411
956 Court Ave
H334
Memphis, TN 38163-6657
Phone: (901) 448-2510
Mailing address
100 N ACADEMY AVE
DANVILLE, PA 17822-4903
Phone: (570) 271-6144 Fax: (570) 271-6578
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 11, 2021

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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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 PA MD470634

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
GEISINGER LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL,
LEWISTOWN, PA 77025-1669

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
JAWED AKHTAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
      100 NORTH ACADEMY AVENUE
      DANVILLE, PA 17822
    • GEISINGER-LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL
      400 HIGHLAND AVENUE
      LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
    • MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER
      1800 EAST PARK AVE
      STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA INC.
      7535 Huntingdon Plaza
      Huntingdon, PA 16652
    • DAVITA LEWISTOWN DIALYSIS CENTER
      611 Electric Avenue
      Lewistown, PA 17044

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