Akbar Shakoor, MBBS - Medicare Ophthalmology in Salt Lake City, UT

Akbar Shakoor, MBBS is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Utah Adult Services, Sharon Richens Md Eye Physician And Surgeon Pc and his current practice location is 65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, Utah. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (801) 581-2352.

Akbar Shakoor is licensed to practice in Utah (license number 7963337-1205) 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 1669675229.

Contact Information

Akbar Shakoor, MBBS
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr,
Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0005
(801) 581-2352
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameAkbar Shakoor
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience22 Years
Location65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, Utah
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:
  • Akbar Shakoor graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669675229
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133251473
  • Enrollment ID: I20110729000395

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Akbar Shakoor such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669675229NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 269311 (New York)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 7963337-1205 (Utah)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Utah Hospitals And ClinicsSalt lake city, UTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Utah Adult Services09415252731459
Sharon Richens Md Eye Physician And Surgeon Pc43856057999

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSharon Richens Md Eye Physician & Surgeon Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891892063
PECOS PAC ID: 4385605799
Enrollment ID: O20041019001453

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Entity NameUniversity Of Utah
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588656870
PECOS PAC ID: 0749262665
Enrollment ID: O20050629000441

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Entity NameUniversity Of Utah Adult Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114321981
PECOS PAC ID: 0941525273
Enrollment ID: O20150209001683

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Entity NameUniversity Of Utah Pediatric Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487018974
PECOS PAC ID: 0547552473
Enrollment ID: O20160713000371

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Akbar Shakoor, MBBS
Po Box 413075,
Salt Lake City, UT 84141-3075

Ph: (801) 213-3900
Akbar Shakoor, MBBS
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr,
Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0005

Ph: (801) 581-2352

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Salt Lake City, UT

Douglas P Marx, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4400 S 700 E Ste 130, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Phone: 801-264-4420    Fax: 801-266-0604
Dr. Eileen Hwang, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone: 801-581-2352    
Paul S. Bernstein, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 65 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone: 801-581-2352    
Dr. Francis John Wapner, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1250 E 3900 S, #310, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Phone: 801-263-2020    Fax: 801-263-2229
Dr. James G Howard, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5169 Cottonwood St Ste 630, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Phone: 801-312-2020    Fax: 801-312-2022
Marielle Payne Young, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 65 Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone: 801-581-2352    
Dr. Rachel S Benator, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1025 E 3300 S, Ste B, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Phone: 801-281-2020    Fax: 801-487-3689

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