NAHEED R. AKHTER MD – NPI #1861555179
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Obstetrics & Gynecology

NAHEED AKHTER is a physician located in DOWNERS GROVE, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861555179 to NAHEED AKHTER on December 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Dec 27, 2007. 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 NAHEED AKHTER below.

NPI Profile for
NAHEED R. AKHTER

NPI Number
1861555179
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
NAHEED R. AKHTER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4121 FAIRVIEW AVE
WOMEN OBGYN ASSOCIATES PC SUITE 201
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Phone: (630) 719-9229 Fax: (630) 719-9452
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
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary)		 IL

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
NAHEED AKHTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST BOLINGBROOK HOSPITAL
      500 REMINGTON BOULEVARD
      BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
    • ADVENTIST HINSDALE HOSPITAL
      120 NORTH OAK ST
      HINSDALE, IL 60521
    • ADVOCATE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      3815 HIGHLAND AVENUE
      DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

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