Dr Sajjad Akhtar, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Astoria, NY

Dr Sajjad Akhtar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Astoria, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 2519 35th St, Cf, Astoria, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 728-3606.

Dr Sajjad Akhtar is licensed to practice in New York (license number 219983) 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 1912919457.

Contact Information

Dr Sajjad Akhtar, MD
2519 35th St, Cf,
Astoria, NY 11103-4870
(718) 728-3606
(718) 504-7900

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sajjad Akhtar
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location2519 35th St, Astoria, New York
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 Sajjad Akhtar graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912919457
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375534506
  • Enrollment ID: I20040518001169

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sajjad Akhtar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912919457NPI-NPPES
02159066MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 219983 (New York)Primary

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 Sajjad Akhtar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameClearview Ophthalmology,pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558558288
PECOS PAC ID: 7517155146
Enrollment ID: O20101227000567

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 Sajjad 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
Dr Sajjad Akhtar, MD
2519 35th St, Apt # Cf,
Astoria, NY 11103-4870

Ph: (718) 728-3606
Dr Sajjad Akhtar, MD
2519 35th St, Cf,
Astoria, NY 11103-4870

Ph: (718) 728-3606

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