Dr Abdolazim Akhondzadeh, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Gretna, LA

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Dr Abdolazim Akhondzadeh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Gretna, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Belle Chasse Physician Services Llc and his current practice location is 2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 391-5046.

Dr Abdolazim Akhondzadeh is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.203791) 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 1932387487.

Contact Information

Dr Abdolazim Akhondzadeh, MD
2500 Belle Chasse Highway,
Gretna, LA 70056-7127
(504) 391-5046
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Abdolazim Akhondzadeh
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience23 Years
Location2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, Louisiana
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 Abdolazim Akhondzadeh graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932387487
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/07/2008
  • Last Update Date: 11/04/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799809703
  • Enrollment ID: I20100827000483

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Abdolazim Akhondzadeh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932387487NPI-NPPES
04803065MedicaidMS
1004898MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist MD.203791 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Belle Chasse Physician Services Llc9335379379217

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 Abdolazim Akhondzadeh allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513
Entity NameBelle Chasse Physician Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245653237
PECOS PAC ID: 9335379379
Enrollment ID: O20140313000496
Entity NameSt. Bernard Physician Services, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114432341
PECOS PAC ID: 6901166982
Enrollment ID: O20180213000790

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 Abdolazim Akhondzadeh 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 Abdolazim Akhondzadeh, MD
1514 Jefferson Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000		Dr Abdolazim Akhondzadeh, MD
2500 Belle Chasse Highway,
Gretna, LA 70056-7127

Ph: (504) 391-5046

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