Rizwan Akhtar, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Richmond, KY

Rizwan Akhtar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Richmond, Kentucky. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Nephrology Associates Of Kentuckiana Psc and his current practice location is 1036 Center Dr, Suite A, Richmond, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 626-1700.

Rizwan Akhtar is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 34262) 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 1669695649.

Contact Information

Rizwan Akhtar, MD
1036 Center Dr, Suite A,
Richmond, KY 40475-3838
(859) 626-1700
(859) 626-1702



Physician's Profile

Full NameRizwan Akhtar
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience38 Years
Location1036 Center Dr, Richmond, Kentucky
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:
  • Rizwan Akhtar graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669695649
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/03/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779574785
  • Enrollment ID: I20040519000981

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rizwan Akhtar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669695649NPI-NPPES
64342264MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 34262 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fmc - Central RichmondRichmond, KYDialysis facility
Fmc - Nak Berea, LlcBerea, KYDialysis facility
Baptist Health RichmondRichmond, KYHospital
Frankfort Regional Medical CenterFrankfort, KYHospital
Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.Mount vernon, KYHospital
Saint Joseph BereaBerea, KYHospital
University Of Kentucky HospitalLexington, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nephrology Associates Of Kentuckiana Psc418352261835

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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. Rizwan Akhtar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNephrology Associates Of Kentuckiana Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730161753
PECOS PAC ID: 4183522618
Enrollment ID: O20040204000026

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Entity NameCogent Healthcare Of Kentucky, Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053362293
PECOS PAC ID: 0648294157
Enrollment ID: O20060124000434

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Entity NameHospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Kentucky-tcg, Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053899518
PECOS PAC ID: 7113353269
Enrollment ID: O20200207002033

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Rizwan Akhtar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Rizwan Akhtar, MD
6400 Dutchmans Pkwy, Suite 250,
Louisville, KY 40205-3340

Ph: (502) 587-9660
Rizwan Akhtar, MD
1036 Center Dr, Suite A,
Richmond, KY 40475-3838

Ph: (859) 626-1700

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Richard A. Shelton, M.D.
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