Tariq Akbar, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Fort Wayne, IN

Tariq Akbar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Lutheran Medical Group Llc and his current practice location is 7900 W Jefferson Blvd, Suite 201, Fort Wayne, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (260) 432-2297.

Tariq Akbar is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01054388A) 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 1386692143.

Contact Information

Tariq Akbar, MD
7900 W Jefferson Blvd, Suite 201,
Fort Wayne, IN 46804-4128
(260) 432-2297
(260) 969-7266



Physician's Profile

Full NameTariq Akbar
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience36 Years
Location7900 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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:
  • Tariq Akbar graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386692143
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/11/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305941139
  • Enrollment ID: I20101221000862

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Tariq Akbar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386692143NPI-NPPES
200342610MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 01054388A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lutheran Hospital Of IndianaFort wayne, INHospital
Dupont Hospital LlcFort wayne, INHospital
Adams Memorial HospitalDecatur, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lutheran Medical Group Llc4981751617261

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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. Tariq Akbar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLutheran Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164662805
PECOS PAC ID: 4981751617
Enrollment ID: O20090414000705

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Tariq Akbar, MD
6920 Pointe Inverness Way Ste 200, Medpartners, Attn: Barb Copeland,
Fort Wayne, IN 46804-7934

Ph: (260) 479-3514
Tariq Akbar, MD
7900 W Jefferson Blvd, Suite 201,
Fort Wayne, IN 46804-4128

Ph: (260) 432-2297

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Fort Wayne, IN

Dr. Dustin M Thomas, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11108 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Phone: 260-266-5700    Fax: 260-266-5910
Ahmad Alhariri, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11109 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Phone: 260-266-2020    
Dr. Anuradha G Bommakanti, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Phone: 260-435-7001    
Eileen Jill Ramos Muzzillo, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4402 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Phone: 260-425-5600    Fax: 260-425-5605
John T Ducker, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7836 W Jefferson Blvd, Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Phone: 260-494-3484    Fax: 260-969-0188
Mr. Kenneth A Smith, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1234 East Dupont Road, Suite 5, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: 260-489-1666    Fax: 260-489-3255
Dr. Carl Marc Williams, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11104 Parkview Circle Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Phone: 260-373-9700    Fax: 260-373-9740

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