James Albert Akras, MD - Medicare Critical Care (intensivists) in Cheverly, MD

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James Albert Akras, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Surgical Critical Care" physician in Cheverly, Maryland. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Critical Care (intensivists). He is a member of the group practice Dimensions Healthcare Associates Inc and his current practice location is 3001 Hospital Dr, Cheverly, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 618-6100.

James Albert Akras is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D0045341) 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 1821153404.

Contact Information

James Albert Akras, MD
3001 Hospital Dr,
Cheverly, MD 20785-1189
(301) 618-6100
(301) 618-3521

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Albert Akras
GenderMale
SpecialityCritical Care (intensivists)
Experience37 Years
Location3001 Hospital Dr, Cheverly, Maryland
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:
  • James Albert Akras attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821153404
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395923585
  • Enrollment ID: I20110616000432

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Albert Akras such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821153404NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0102XSurgery - Surgical Critical Care D0045341 (Maryland)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Umd Prince George's Hospital CtrCheverly, MDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dimensions Healthcare Associates Inc1557269743115

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. James Albert Akras allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDimensions Healthcare Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346354834
PECOS PAC ID: 1557269743
Enrollment ID: O20031226000032
Entity NameShock Trauma Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679512909
PECOS PAC ID: 6800882317
Enrollment ID: O20161019001188

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. James Albert Akras 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
James Albert Akras, MD
2013 Guy Way,
Baltimore, MD 21222-4732

Ph: (410) 285-0371		James Albert Akras, MD
3001 Hospital Dr,
Cheverly, MD 20785-1189

Ph: (301) 618-6100

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