Waqar Gul Akhtar, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Humble, TX

Waqar Gul Akhtar, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Humble, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 3103 Fm 1960 Rd W Ste V, Humble, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 443-0340.

Waqar Gul Akhtar is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 9007TG) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1497209720.

Contact Information

Waqar Gul Akhtar, OD
3103 Fm 1960 Rd W Ste V,
Humble, TX 77338-3383
(281) 443-0340
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameWaqar Gul Akhtar
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience8 Years
Location3103 Fm 1960 Rd W Ste V, Humble, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Waqar Gul Akhtar attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497209720
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/03/2016
  • Last Update Date: 09/27/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062849011
  • Enrollment ID: I20200304000030

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Waqar Gul Akhtar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497209720NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 9007T (Texas)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 9007TG (Texas)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. Waqar Gul Akhtar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAkhtar Eye Associates Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104597343
PECOS PAC ID: 6002214061
Enrollment ID: O20211006001951
Provider NameAkhtar Eye Professionals Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619695681
PECOS PAC ID: 5698141596
Enrollment ID: O20221018001915

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. Waqar Gul 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
Waqar Gul Akhtar, OD
10810 Summer Meadows Ct,
Houston, TX 77064-4047

Ph: (832) 597-6788
Waqar Gul Akhtar, OD
3103 Fm 1960 Rd W Ste V,
Humble, TX 77338-3383

Ph: (281) 443-0340

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