UMER AKBAR MD – NPI #1477798106
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Psychiatry & Neurology

UMER AKBAR is a psychiatry & neurologist located in PARAMUS, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477798106 to UMER AKBAR on December 09, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084N0400X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 09, 2024. 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 UMER AKBAR below.

NPI Profile for
UMER AKBAR

NPI Number
1477798106
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
UMER AKBAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
650 FROM RD STE 506
PARAMUS, NJ 07652-3517
Phone: (551) 996-8100 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903-4923
Phone: (401) 444-8795
Fax: (401) 444-8781
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 09, 2024

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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
2084N0400X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology (Primary)		 RI MD14627

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
UMER AKBAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NEWPORT HOSPITAL
      11 FRIENDSHIP STREET
      NEWPORT, RI 02840
    • RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
      593 EDDY STREET
      PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
    • SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP
      363 HIGHLAND AVENUE
      FALL RIVER, MA 02720

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