SYED U. AKHTAR M.D. – NPI #1124060124
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

SYED AKHTAR is a physician located in BEAUMONT, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124060124 to SYED AKHTAR on June 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RX0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Aug 31, 2017. 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 SYED AKHTAR below.

NPI Profile for
SYED U. AKHTAR

NPI Number
1124060124
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SYED U. AKHTAR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
690 N 14TH ST
3RD FLOOR
BEAUMONT, TX 77702-1449
Phone: (409) 899-7180 Fax: (409) 899-7186
Mailing address
PO BOX 911230
DALLAS, TX 75391-1230
Phone: (972) 997-8000 Fax: (972) 437-9605
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for SYED AKHTAR

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSS OF TEXASTX8R1382
OTHERCSHCNTX101757604
MEDICAIDTX146653402
MEDICAIDTX146653403
MEDICAIDTX146653401
MEDICAIDTX146653404
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
207RX0202X
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology (Primary)
TX L2083

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
SYED AKHTAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST BEAUMONT HOSPITAL
      3080 COLLEGE STREET
      BEAUMONT, TX 77701
    • CHRISTUS JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1275 MARVIN HANCOCK DRIVE
      JASPER, TX 75951
    • CHRISTUS SOUTHEAST TEXAS- ST ELIZABETH
      2830 CALDER AVENUE
      BEAUMONT, TX 77702
    • THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
      2555 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD
      PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640

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