Dr Faisal Akbar, MD - Medicare Medical Oncology in Monroeville, PA

Dr Faisal Akbar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Medical Oncology. He is a member of the group practice Oncology Hematology Association Inc and his current practice location is 400 Oxford Dr Ste 102, Monroeville, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 380-2821.

Dr Faisal Akbar is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD475644) 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 1316222433.

Contact Information

Dr Faisal Akbar, MD
400 Oxford Dr Ste 102,
Monroeville, PA 15146-2351
(412) 380-2821
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Faisal Akbar
GenderMale
SpecialityMedical Oncology
Experience17 Years
Location400 Oxford Dr Ste 102, Monroeville, Pennsylvania
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 Faisal Akbar graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316222433
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/20/2011
  • Last Update Date: 06/16/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416279872
  • Enrollment ID: I20220628003099

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Faisal Akbar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316222433NPI-NPPES
286202OtherNCMEDCOST
1316222433MedicaidNC
189D1OtherNCBCBS
1316222433OtherVAVIRGINIA MEDICAID
1316222433OtherNCTRICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MT198704 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MD475644 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health SystemPittsburgh, PAHospital
Upmc EastMonroeville, PAHospital
Upmc Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Oncology Hematology Association Inc9830003300163

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Entity NameOncology Hematology Association Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861469223
PECOS PAC ID: 9830003300
Enrollment ID: O20031118000757

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Faisal Akbar, MD
400 Oxford Dr Ste 102,
Monroeville, PA 15146-2351

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Dr Faisal Akbar, MD
400 Oxford Dr Ste 102,
Monroeville, PA 15146-2351

Ph: (412) 380-2821

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Monroeville, PA

Salman K. Bhatti, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 Oxford Dr Ste 75, Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 412-380-5030    Fax: 412-380-5011
Vishal N Patel,
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2775 Mosside Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 412-354-7844    
Boriana Kamenova,
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 Oxford Dr Ste 102, Suite 1300, Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 412-374-1441    
Dr. Paul C Kleist, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3824 Northern Pike, Ste 525, Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 412-380-2750    Fax: 412-380-2883
Jennifer Stasko,
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 Oxford Dr, Suite 202, Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 412-380-5040    
Dr. Namratha Vemulapalli, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2570 Haymaker Rd, Forbes Regional Campus, Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 412-858-7618    Fax: 412-858-7628
Sangeeta Lakshmi Komerally, M.D
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2570 Haymaker Rd, Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 412-858-7618    Fax: 412-858-7628

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