Dr. Akbar Amirafshari

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 29+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Akbar Amirafshari, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Houston, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Doctors Hospital Tidwell, Huntsville Memorial Hospital, Sweeny Community Hospital. Dr. Akbar Amirafshari also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Nour Medical Pc. Dr. Akbar Amirafshari accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (713) 478-9647 to request Dr. Akbar Amirafshari the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2418 Nantucket Dr
Unit C
Houston, TX 77057-4806

Phone 1: (713) 478-9647

Fax: (713) 370-7691
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Akbar Amirafshari
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6608051891
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Experience

  • Over 29 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. Akbar Amirafshari graduated from medical school in 1995.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1417180324
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not 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 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.
  • 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. Akbar Amirafshari

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Akbar Amirafshari has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 29 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Nour Medical Pc


Practice Locations

2418 Nantucket Dr
Unit C
Houston, TX 77057-4806

Phone: (713) 478-9647
Fax: (713) 370-7691
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 Wednesday, October 8, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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