Usman Akhtar, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Arlington, VA

Usman Akhtar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Arlington, Virginia. He graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group Llc and his current practice location is 1701 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (703) 558-5000.

Usman Akhtar is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101260256) 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 1447583117.

Contact Information

Usman Akhtar, MD
1701 N George Mason Dr,
Arlington, VA 22205-3610
(703) 558-5000
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameUsman Akhtar
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience15 Years
Location1701 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, Virginia
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:
  • Usman Akhtar graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447583117
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2009
  • Last Update Date: 11/30/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385891241
  • Enrollment ID: I20160713002117

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Usman Akhtar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447583117NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 0101260256 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Virginia Hospital CenterArlington, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group Llc8426231119241

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Entity NameVirginia Hospital Center Physician Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144415480
PECOS PAC ID: 8426231119
Enrollment ID: O20110317000305

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Usman Akhtar, MD
1701 N George Mason Dr,
Arlington, VA 22205-3610

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Usman Akhtar, MD
1701 N George Mason Dr,
Arlington, VA 22205-3610

Ph: (703) 558-5000

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Arlington, VA

Dr. Alvaro Andres Puig Rodriguez, M.D
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 425, Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: 703-717-4400    
Tiffany C Turner, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 345, Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: 703-717-4400    Fax: 703-717-4401
Dr. Anne Ruggles Pariser, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2921 11th St S, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: 703-979-1400    
Dr. Michael Andrew Cole, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1701 N George Mason Dr, Intensive Care Unit, Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: 571-244-8410    
Robert Paul Holman, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1635 N George Mason Dr, Suite 180, Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: 703-276-7798    Fax: 703-276-0433
Dr. Irmindra S Rana, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 611 S Carlin Springs Rd, Suite 301, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: 703-998-0480    Fax: 703-379-0449
Dr. Ashok Chauhan, M.D.,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 611 S Carlin Springs Rd, Suite 511, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: 703-379-4446    Fax: 703-379-0449

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