Dr Lee Michael Akst, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Baltimore, MD

Dr Lee Michael Akst, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Baltimore, Maryland. He went to Yale University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Greater Baltimore Medical Center Inc, Johns Hopkins University and his current practice location is 600 N Wolfe St, Jhoc 6, Baltimore, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (410) 955-1654.

Dr Lee Michael Akst is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D70154) 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 1508840299.

Contact Information

Dr Lee Michael Akst, MD
600 N Wolfe St, Jhoc 6,
Baltimore, MD 21287-0005
(410) 955-1654
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lee Michael Akst
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience25 Years
Location600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, Maryland
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:
  • Dr Lee Michael Akst attended and graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508840299
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/06/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/31/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345277646
  • Enrollment ID: I20100331000851

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lee Michael Akst such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508840299NPI-NPPES
2102927MedicaidMA
J28767OtherMABCBS MA
468384OtherMATUFTS HEALTH PLAN
419286900MedicaidMD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 224238 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 036-116204 (Illinois)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology D70154 (Maryland)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Johns Hopkins Hospital, TheBaltimore, MDHospital
Greater Baltimore Medical CenterBaltimore, MDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Inc1759276975309
Johns Hopkins University89219031472692

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 Lee Michael Akst allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJohns Hopkins University
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922008549
PECOS PAC ID: 8921903147
Enrollment ID: O20031215000719
Entity NameGreater Baltimore Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891855763
PECOS PAC ID: 1759276975
Enrollment ID: O20040217000852

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 Lee Michael Akst 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 Lee Michael Akst, MD
Po Box 64588,
Baltimore, MD 21264-4588

Ph: (410) 955-1654
Dr Lee Michael Akst, MD
600 N Wolfe St, Jhoc 6,
Baltimore, MD 21287-0005

Ph: (410) 955-1654

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