Shahab Akvan, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Wichita Falls, TX

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Shahab Akvan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Wichita Falls, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Wichita Falls Heart Clinic Pllc and his current practice location is 1631 11th St, Wichita Falls, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (940) 764-5400.

Shahab Akvan is licensed to practice in Texas (license number Q8197) 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 1861706079.

Contact Information

Shahab Akvan, MD
1631 11th St,
Wichita Falls, TX 76301-4322
(940) 764-5400
(940) 764-5454

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Physician's Profile

Full NameShahab Akvan
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location1631 11th St, Wichita Falls, Texas
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:
  • Shahab Akvan graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861706079
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/29/2010
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103116538
  • Enrollment ID: I20160526000494

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shahab Akvan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861706079NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Q8197 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Aviator Home HealthMckinney, TXHome health agency
Healing Hands Healthcare LlcWichita falls, TXHome health agency
United Regional Health Care SystemWichita falls, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wichita Falls Heart Clinic Pllc46889532194

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. Shahab Akvan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChristus Trinity Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285684225
PECOS PAC ID: 3072426741
Enrollment ID: O20031204001091
Entity NameWichita Falls Heart Clinic Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215486691
PECOS PAC ID: 4688953219
Enrollment ID: O20161122001146

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. Shahab Akvan 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
Shahab Akvan, MD
Po Box 9261,
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-9261

Ph: (940) 764-7230		Shahab Akvan, MD
1631 11th St,
Wichita Falls, TX 76301-4322

Ph: (940) 764-5400

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Phone: 940-764-5400    Fax: 940-764-5454

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