Alec Akbarov, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Gastonia, NC

Alec Akbarov, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Gastonia, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Caromont Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 2555 Court Dr, Suite 200, Gastonia, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 867-2141.

Alec Akbarov is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2013-00304) 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 1427099787.

Contact Information

Alec Akbarov, MD
2555 Court Dr, Suite 200,
Gastonia, NC 28054-2134
(704) 867-2141
(704) 867-2308

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Physician's Profile

Full NameAlec Akbarov
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location2555 Court Dr, Gastonia, North Carolina
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:
  • Alec Akbarov graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427099787
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/07/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315844420
  • Enrollment ID: I20130815000694

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alec Akbarov such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427099787NPI-NPPES
240960OtherNEMIDLANDS CHOICE
06246OtherNEBCBSNE
P00193879OtherNERR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 22635 (Nebraska)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 2013-00304 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advanced Home CareGastonia, NCHome health agency
Caromont Regional Medical CenterGastonia, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Caromont Medical Group Inc3577476258347

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. Alec Akbarov allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCaromont Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356314272
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476258
Enrollment ID: O20031201000070

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. Alec Akbarov 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
Alec Akbarov, MD
2555 Court Dr, Suite 200,
Gastonia, NC 28054-2134

Ph: (704) 867-2141
Alec Akbarov, MD
2555 Court Dr, Suite 200,
Gastonia, NC 28054-2134

Ph: (704) 867-2141

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Practice Location: 2555 Court Dr, Suite 200, Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-671-7670    Fax: 704-671-7672

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