Shaan Akhtar, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Independence, MO

Shaan Akhtar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Independence, Missouri. He went to University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation and his current practice location is 19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, Independence, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (816) 254-9292.

Shaan Akhtar is licensed to practice in Kansas (license number 94-08660) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1790165876.

Contact Information

Shaan Akhtar, MD
19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B,
Independence, MO 64055-6907
(816) 254-9292
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Physician's Profile

Full NameShaan Akhtar
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience9 Years
Location19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, Independence, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Shaan Akhtar attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790165876
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/04/2015
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880908961
  • Enrollment ID: I20240104000850

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shaan Akhtar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790165876NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 94-08660 (Kansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Commonwealth Health CenterGarapan, MPHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation771907516735

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Shaan Akhtar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommonwealth Healthcare Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285858290
PECOS PAC ID: 7719075167
Enrollment ID: O20071212000093

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Shaan Akhtar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Shaan Akhtar, MD
6431 Fannin St Ste Msb 4156,
Houston, TX 77030-1501

Ph: (602) 400-8061
Shaan Akhtar, MD
19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B,
Independence, MO 64055-6907

Ph: (816) 254-9292

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