Dr Shuayb Akhtar, OD - Medicare Optometrist in La Plata, MD

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Dr Shuayb Akhtar, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in La Plata, Maryland. His current practice location is 30 Shining Willow Way Ste 30b, La Plata, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (240) 523-4454.

Dr Shuayb Akhtar is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number TA2879) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1346961372.

Contact Information

Dr Shuayb Akhtar, OD
30 Shining Willow Way Ste 30b,
La Plata, MD 20646-4383
(240) 523-4454
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Shuayb Akhtar
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location30 Shining Willow Way Ste 30b, La Plata, Maryland
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346961372
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/07/2022
  • Last Update Date: 09/15/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931585254
  • Enrollment ID: I20221010002217

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shuayb Akhtar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346961372NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TA2879 (Maryland)Primary

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 Shuayb Akhtar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDunkirk Optometry Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952747214
PECOS PAC ID: 3971742925
Enrollment ID: O20130624000374
Provider NamePrince Frederick Optometry Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437590502
PECOS PAC ID: 5799918546
Enrollment ID: O20140430002230
Provider NameMyeyedr Optometry Of Maryland Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609204437
PECOS PAC ID: 6002037629
Enrollment ID: O20141024000821

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 Shuayb 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
Dr Shuayb Akhtar, OD
8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9,
Vienna, VA 22182-2442

Ph: (703) 847-8899		Dr Shuayb Akhtar, OD
30 Shining Willow Way Ste 30b,
La Plata, MD 20646-4383

Ph: (240) 523-4454

Reviews and Comments


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Dr. Eric Goulston, O.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 30 Shining Willow Way Ste 30-b, La Plata, MD 20646
Phone: 240-523-4454    
Myeyedr.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 30 Shining Willow Way # 30-b, La Plata, MD 20646
Phone: 240-523-4555    
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 30 Shining Willow Way Ste 30-b, La Plata, MD 20646
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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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