Dr. Akash Makkar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 24+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Akash Makkar, MD, is a Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist in Houston, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Phoenix Baptist Hospital, Harris Health System, Banner Boswell Medical Center, St Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center. Dr. Akash Makkar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Baylor College Of Medicine. Dr. Akash Makkar may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Akash Makkar at 1200 Binz St to request Dr. Akash Makkar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1200 Binz St
Houston, TX 77004-6900
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Akash Makkar
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3274701727
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Cardiac Electrophysiology (primary specialty)
  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 24 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Akash Makkar graduated from medical school in 2000.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1770612848
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, March 5, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 6, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - He does 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Akash Makkar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Akash Makkar has been primarily specialized in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology for over 24 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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    Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
    A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
  • Internal Medicine / Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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    Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
    A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Baylor Clinic Radiology


Practice Locations

1200 Binz St
Houston, TX 77004-6900
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


1504 Taub Loop
Houston, TX 77030-1608
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, February 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, January 6, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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