MUHAMMAD R. AKBAR M.D – NPI #1306193263
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Hospitalist

MUHAMMAD AKBAR is a hospitalist located in CHARLESTON, WV. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1306193263 to MUHAMMAD AKBAR on August 10, 2012. 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 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Jul 24, 2015. 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 MUHAMMAD AKBAR below.

NPI Profile for
MUHAMMAD R. AKBAR

NPI Number
1306193263
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MUHAMMAD R. AKBAR
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
3200 MACCORKLE AVE SE
SUITE B16
CHARLESTON, WV 25304-1227
Phone: (304) 388-5848 Fax: (304) 388-9654
Mailing address
PO BOX 1320
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177-1320
Phone: (304) 388-1724 Fax: (304) 388-1721
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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)		 WV 26410
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 WV 26410

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
MUHAMMAD AKBAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER
      501 MORRIS STREET
      CHARLESTON, WV 25301

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