Sajid M Akhtar, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Augusta, GA

Sajid M Akhtar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Augusta Nephrology And Internal Medicine Associates, Pc and his current practice location is 818 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 300, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 722-0186.

Sajid M Akhtar is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 056257) 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 1417919952.

Contact Information

Sajid M Akhtar, MD
818 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 300,
Augusta, GA 30901-2651
(706) 722-0186
(706) 722-0290



Physician's Profile

Full NameSajid M Akhtar
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience25 Years
Location818 Saint Sebastian Way, Augusta, Georgia
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:
  • Sajid M Akhtar graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417919952
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799715165
  • Enrollment ID: I20050816000265

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sajid M Akhtar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417919952NPI-NPPES
563539394AMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 056257 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sandersville Dialysis Clinic, LlcSandersville, GADialysis facility
Mcduffie DialysisThomson, GADialysis facility
Wylds Road DialysisAugusta, GADialysis facility
Aiken DialysisAiken, SCDialysis facility
University HospitalAugusta, GAHospital
Emanuel Medical CenterSwainsboro, GAHospital
Doctors HospitalAugusta, GAHospital
Washington County Regional Medical CenterSandersville, GAHospital
University Mcduffie County Regional Medical CenterThomson, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Augusta Nephrology And Internal Medicine Associates, Pc07492717405

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAugusta Nephrology And Internal Medicine Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508882432
PECOS PAC ID: 0749271740
Enrollment ID: O20040519000857

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Sajid M Akhtar, MD
818 St Sebastian Way, Ste 300,
Augusta, GA 30901

Ph: (706) 722-0186
Sajid M Akhtar, MD
818 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 300,
Augusta, GA 30901-2651

Ph: (706) 722-0186

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