Dr Iqbal M Akhter, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Mount Vernon, IL

Dr Iqbal M Akhter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. His current practice location is 1007 S.42nd St., Bldg A Ste. 4, Mount Vernon, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 242-4626.

Dr Iqbal M Akhter is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036087371) 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 1083719991.

Contact Information

Dr Iqbal M Akhter, MD
1007 S.42nd St., Bldg A Ste. 4,
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 242-4626
(618) 242-4638

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Iqbal M Akhter
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience37 Years
Location1007 S.42nd St., Mount Vernon, Illinois
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 Iqbal M Akhter graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083719991
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/17/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789699315
  • Enrollment ID: I20060220000247

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Iqbal M Akhter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083719991NPI-NPPES
036087371MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 036087371 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ssm Health - Good Samaritan HospitalMount vernon, ILHospital
Southern Illinois Hospital Services Dba Herrin HospitalHerrin, ILHospital
St Josephs HospitalBreese, ILHospital
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -centraliaCentralia, ILHospital
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1Fairfield, ILHospital

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 Iqbal M Akhter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArthritis Clinic Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750486676
PECOS PAC ID: 5799790325
Enrollment ID: O20060217000303

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 Iqbal M Akhter 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 Iqbal M Akhter, MD
1007 South 42nd St., Bldg. A Ste. 4,
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Ph: (618) 242-4626
Dr Iqbal M Akhter, MD
1007 S.42nd St., Bldg A Ste. 4,
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Ph: (618) 242-4626

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