Naeem Akhtar, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Scranton, PA

Naeem Akhtar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Rgal Anesthesia Services Llc and his current practice location is 420 Jackson St, Scranton, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 346-7797.

Naeem Akhtar is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD-069382-L) 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 1194726828.

Contact Information

Naeem Akhtar, MD
420 Jackson St,
Scranton, PA 17901
(570) 346-7797
(570) 342-9802



Physician's Profile

Full NameNaeem Akhtar
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience43 Years
Location420 Jackson St, Scranton, 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:
  • Naeem Akhtar graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194726828
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/03/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/27/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769578871
  • Enrollment ID: I20071022000214

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Naeem Akhtar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194726828NPI-NPPES
0019135300006MedicaidPA
1913530MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD-069382-L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Agnes Medical CenterFresno, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rgal Anesthesia Services Llc7517130602110

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Entity NameRegional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154422806
PECOS PAC ID: 4688575434
Enrollment ID: O20040115000777

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Entity NameDigestive Disease Associates, Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699742080
PECOS PAC ID: 3375526049
Enrollment ID: O20040611001399

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Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588849764
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Entity NameRgal Anesthesia Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699055251
PECOS PAC ID: 7517130602
Enrollment ID: O20111107000246

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Naeem Akhtar, MD
Po Box 390,
Scranton, PA 18501-0390

Ph: (570) 346-7797
Naeem Akhtar, MD
420 Jackson St,
Scranton, PA 17901

Ph: (570) 346-7797

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Scranton, PA

Sanford Holland, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 570-348-7100    
Barbara Penetar, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Quincy Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-346-7797    Fax: 570-342-9802
Albert Adam Belardi, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-346-7797    Fax: 570-342-9802
Subhash Arora, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-346-7797    Fax: 570-342-9802
Florence J Moses Grant, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-703-8259    Fax: 570-703-7250
Michael Kline, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Quincy Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
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