Dr Seth Akst, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Washington, DC

Dr Seth Akst, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Washington, District Of Columbia. He went to Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Metromac Anesthesiology, Pllc, Surgical Anesthesia Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 5255 Loughboro Rd Nw, Washington, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 715-4750.

Dr Seth Akst is licensed to practice in District Of Columbia (license number MD034737) 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 1881667459.

Contact Information

Dr Seth Akst, MD
5255 Loughboro Rd Nw,
Washington, DC 20016-2633
(202) 715-4750
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Seth Akst
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience24 Years
Location5255 Loughboro Rd Nw, Washington, District Of Columbia
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 Seth Akst attended and graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881667459
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/11/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456396084
  • Enrollment ID: I20050624000083

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Seth Akst such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881667459NPI-NPPES
010163307MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LC0200XAnesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine MD034737 (District Of Columbia)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD034737 (District Of Columbia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sibley Memorial HospitalWashington, DCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Metromac Anesthesiology, Pllc06484550977
Surgical Anesthesia Associates Pllc5890739205115

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 Seth Akst allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSurgical Anesthesia Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811930647
PECOS PAC ID: 5890739205
Enrollment ID: O20050616000610
Entity NameMetromac Anesthesiology, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437456951
PECOS PAC ID: 0648455097
Enrollment ID: O20110428000214

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 Seth Akst 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 Seth Akst, MD
5255 Loughboro Rd Nw,
Washington, DC 20016-2633

Ph: (202) 243-2280
Dr Seth Akst, MD
5255 Loughboro Rd Nw,
Washington, DC 20016-2633

Ph: (202) 715-4750

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