IRME AKHTAR MD – NPI #1083891535
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

IRME AKHTAR is a physician located in KANSAS CITY, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1083891535 to IRME AKHTAR on January 28, 2008. 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 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 13 years ago on Dec 12, 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 IRME AKHTAR below.

NPI Profile for
IRME AKHTAR

NPI Number
1083891535
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
IRME AKHTAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4320 WORNALL ROAD
SUITE 208
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111-3255
Phone: (816) 531-0552 Fax: (816) 756-2503
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 KS 04-33541
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MO 2001022330

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
IRME AKHTAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM - FREEMAN WEST
      1102 WEST 32ND STREET
      JOPLIN, MO 64804
    • SAINT LUKE'S EAST HOSPITAL
      100 N E SAINT LUKE'S BOULEVARD
      LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086
    • SAINT LUKE'S SOUTH HOSPITAL
      12300 METCALF AVENUE
      OVERLAND PARK, KS 66213
    • SAINT LUKES NORTH HOSPITAL
      5830 N W BARRY ROAD
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64154
    • ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF KANSAS CITY
      4401 WORNALL ROAD
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA GRANDVIEW DIALYSIS
      13812 S US HIGHWAY 71
      GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
    • DAVITA KANSAS CITY RENAL
      4333 Madison Ave
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
    • DAVITA MISSION DIALYSIS
      2852 W 47th Ave
      KANSAS CITY, KS 66103
    • DAVITA SWOPE DIALYSIS
      4407 East 50th Terrace
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64130

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