Dr. Shahab A Akhter
Cardiac Surgery in Greenville, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 31+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Shahab A Akhter, MD, is a Cardiac Surgery specialist in Greenville, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Vidant Medical Center. Dr. Shahab A Akhter also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including East Carolina University. Dr. Shahab A Akhter accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (252) 744-4400 to request Dr. Shahab A Akhter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Shahab A Akhter |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1052408812 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Cardiac Surgery (primary specialty)
- General Surgery
Experience
- Over 31 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Shahab A Akhter attended and graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1993.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1114998044
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, January 30, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, December 16, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Shahab A Akhter
Medical Licenses
Dr. Shahab A Akhter has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 31 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 2016-02426 | North Carolina |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Transplant Surgery
| 61348 | Wisconsin |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 61348-20 | Wisconsin |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Greenville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| East Carolina University | 349 |
Practice Locations
115 Heart Dr
East Carolina Heart Institute At Ecu
Greenville, NC 27834-8982
Phone: (252) 744-4400
Fax: (252) 744-7624
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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Dr. Shahab A Akhter [NPI: 1114998044]Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery