Dr Omar H Akhtar, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Cedar Rapids, IA

Dr Omar H Akhtar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa, Pc and his current practice location is 202 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (319) 398-1545.

Dr Omar H Akhtar is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number MD-48373) 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 1417150202.

Contact Information

Dr Omar H Akhtar, MD
202 10th St Se,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-2414
(319) 398-1545
(877) 303-8768



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Omar H Akhtar
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location202 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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 Omar H Akhtar attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417150202
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082742242
  • Enrollment ID: I20210714000920

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Omar H Akhtar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417150202NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery MD038083 (District Of Columbia)Secondary
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery P6311 (Texas)Secondary
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery D0068852 (Maryland)Secondary
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery 0101249467 (Virginia)Secondary
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery MD-48373 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Lukes HospitalCedar rapids, IAHospital
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar RapidsCedar rapids, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa, Pc2163325242115

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NamePhysicians' Clinic Of Iowa, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821075599
PECOS PAC ID: 2163325242
Enrollment ID: O20040128000886

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Omar H Akhtar, MD
202 10th St Se,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-2414

Ph: (319) 398-1545
Dr Omar H Akhtar, MD
202 10th St Se,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-2414

Ph: (319) 398-1545

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Cedar Rapids, IA

Dr. Daniel Charles Fabiano, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 202 10th Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: 319-398-1545    Fax: 319-399-2039
Warren Neil Verdeck, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 202 10th Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: 319-398-1500    Fax: 319-399-2048
Matthew Joseph White, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 202 10th Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: 319-398-1545    Fax: 319-399-2039
Dr. James Michael Pape, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 202 10th Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: 319-398-1545    Fax: 319-399-2039
Dr. Daniel D. Lahr, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 202 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: 319-247-3010    Fax: 319-399-2036
Dr. James Clyde Johns Jr., MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1953 1st Ave Se, Ste C4, Cedar Valley Hand Surgery, Plc, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: 319-364-2697    
Dr. David Patrick Hart, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 202 10th Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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