AKBAR NAWAB M.D. – NPI #1346241841
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

AKBAR NAWAB is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LOUISVILLE, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1346241841 to AKBAR NAWAB on August 09, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Sep 14, 2023. 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 AKBAR NAWAB below.

NPI Profile for
AKBAR NAWAB

NPI Number
1346241841
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AKBAR NAWAB
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
13151 MAGISTERIAL DR STE 200
LOUISVILLE, KY 40223
Phone: (502) 587-1236 Fax: (502) 587-0126
3 Other location(s):
100 E Liberty St
Ste 600
Louisville, KY 40202-1434
Phone: (502) 228-5648
Fax: (508) 587-0318
4123 Dutchmans Ln Ste 101
Louisville, KY 40207-4718
Phone: (502) 559-1777
Fax: (502) 559-1775
5120 Dixie Hwy Ste 103
Louisville, KY 40216-1775
Phone: (502) 449-0449
Fax: (502) 449-3277
Mailing address
13151 MAGISTERIAL DR
SUITE 200
LOUISVILLE, KY 40223-4103
Phone: (502) 587-1236 Fax: (502) 587-0126
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 14, 2023

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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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 KY 33051
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine		 KY 33051

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1996
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
AKBAR NAWAB is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTON HOSPITALS, INC
      200 EAST CHESTNUT STREET
      LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

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