Dr Muhammad Saleem Akhter, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Bronx, NY

Dr Muhammad Saleem Akhter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Bronx, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Bronxcare Health System, Bronx Lebanon Nephrology Pllc and his current practice location is 1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 590-1800.

Dr Muhammad Saleem Akhter is licensed to practice in New York (license number 304168) 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 1184076002.

Contact Information

Dr Muhammad Saleem Akhter, MD
1650 Grand Concourse,
Bronx, NY 10457-7606
(718) 590-1800
(718) 518-5636

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Muhammad Saleem Akhter
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience17 Years
Location1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York
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 Muhammad Saleem Akhter graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184076002
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/02/2016
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648516583
  • Enrollment ID: I20200527002072

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Muhammad Saleem Akhter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184076002NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 304168 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bronx Health SystemBronx, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bronxcare Health System3870404429250
Bronx Lebanon Nephrology Pllc53957598724

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 Muhammad Saleem Akhter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBronxcare Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245390855
PECOS PAC ID: 3870404429
Enrollment ID: O20040526001082
Entity NameBronx Lebanon Nephrology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851455885
PECOS PAC ID: 5395759872
Enrollment ID: O20060203000592

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 Muhammad Saleem 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 Muhammad Saleem Akhter, MD
Po Box 260,
Irvington, NY 10533-0260

Ph: (718) 518-5232
Dr Muhammad Saleem Akhter, MD
1650 Grand Concourse,
Bronx, NY 10457-7606

Ph: (718) 590-1800

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