Dr Eftikhar Akam, DO - Medicare Critical Care (intensivists) in Providence, RI

Dr Eftikhar Akam, DO is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. She graduated from medical school in 2019 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Critical Care (intensivists). She is a member of the group practice Shock Trauma Associates Pa, Dimensions Healthcare Associates, Inc and her current practice location is 593 Eddy St, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 553-8355.

Dr Eftikhar Akam is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number DO01610) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1629538616.

Contact Information

Dr Eftikhar Akam, DO
593 Eddy St,
Providence, RI 02903-4923
(401) 553-8355
(401) 444-6681

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eftikhar Akam
GenderFemale
SpecialityCritical Care (intensivists)
Experience7 Years
Location593 Eddy St, Providence, Rhode Island
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Eftikhar Akam graduated from medical school in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629538616
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/25/2019
  • Last Update Date: 10/12/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294231270
  • Enrollment ID: I20260109000030

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eftikhar Akam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629538616NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery H0099991 (Maryland)Secondary
208600000XSurgery DO01610 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Maryland Medical CenterBaltimore, MDHospital
University Of Md Capital Region Medical CenterUpper marlboro, MDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Shock Trauma Associates Pa6800882317258
Dimensions Healthcare Associates, Inc1557269743198

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. Dr Eftikhar Akam allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameShock Trauma Associates PA
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679512909
PECOS PAC ID: 6800882317
Enrollment ID: O20040421000976

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. Dr Eftikhar Akam 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
Dr Eftikhar Akam, DO
15 Lasalle Square,
Providence, RI 02903

Ph: (401) 444-6779
Dr Eftikhar Akam, DO
593 Eddy St,
Providence, RI 02903-4923

Ph: (401) 553-8355

Reviews and Comments


Surgery Doctors in Providence, RI

Aileen Hsueh,
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-8450    Fax: 401-444-5088
Lars Stangenberg, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2 Dudley St, Suite 470, Providence, RI 02905
Phone: 401-553-8318    Fax: 401-868-2307
Todd S Stafford, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 195 Collyer St Ste 302, Providence, RI 02904
Phone: 401-228-0633    Fax: 401-793-5171
Abigail Case, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-5180    
Dr. Carl Winkler, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 825 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 212-523-4000    
Edward J. Marcaccio Jr., MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2 Dudley St, Suite 470, Providence, RI 02905
Phone: 401-553-8318    Fax: 401-868-2307
Marcy Ellen Bernstein, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10 Dorrance St Ste 700, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 954-399-4673    

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