Shamsuddin Akhtar, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in New Haven, CT

Shamsuddin Akhtar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in New Haven, Connecticut. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Yale University and his current practice location is 20 York St, Tompkins Bldg - 3rd Fl, New Haven, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 785-2802.

Shamsuddin Akhtar is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 042884) 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 1639151798.

Contact Information

Shamsuddin Akhtar, MD
20 York St, Tompkins Bldg - 3rd Fl,
New Haven, CT 06510-3220
(203) 785-2802
(203) 785-6664

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Physician's Profile

Full NameShamsuddin Akhtar
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience35 Years
Location20 York St, New Haven, Connecticut
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:
  • Shamsuddin Akhtar graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639151798
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/22/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668421272
  • Enrollment ID: I20050120000473

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shamsuddin Akhtar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639151798NPI-NPPES
001428847MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 042884 (Connecticut)Primary
207LC0200XAnesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine 042884 (Connecticut)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Yale-new Haven HospitalNew haven, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Yale University94360617362238

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. Shamsuddin Akhtar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameYale University
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205822236
PECOS PAC ID: 9436061736
Enrollment ID: O20031105000015

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. Shamsuddin Akhtar 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
Shamsuddin Akhtar, MD
Po Box 9805, 300 George St 6th Floor,
New Haven, CT 06536-0805

Ph: (203) 785-7998
Shamsuddin Akhtar, MD
20 York St, Tompkins Bldg - 3rd Fl,
New Haven, CT 06510-3220

Ph: (203) 785-2802

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