Dr. Akbar Rizvi

Hematology/Oncology in Houston, Texas

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
35+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Akbar Rizvi, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Houston, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Medical Center Of Mckinney, Medical Center Of Plano, Baylor Medical Centers At Garland And Mckinney, Centennial Medical Center. Dr. Akbar Rizvi also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Texas Oncology Pa. Dr. Akbar Rizvi may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Akbar Rizvi at 11914 Astoria Blvd to request Dr. Akbar Rizvi the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

11914 Astoria Blvd
Houston, TX 77089

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Basics

Full Name	Akbar Rizvi
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	7012945843
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

Hematology/Oncology (primary specialty)
Medical Oncology

Experience

Over 35 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 Rizvi graduated from medical school in 1989.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1225023948
NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, September 19, 2005
NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 4, 2015

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. Akbar Rizvi

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Akbar Rizvi has been primarily specialized in Hematology & Oncology for over 35 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology click for detail Hematology & Oncology An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.	M2049	Texas

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Medical Center Of Mckinney	McKinney, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
Medical Center Of Plano	Plano, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
Baylor Medical Centers At Garland And Mckinney	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Centennial Medical Center	Frisco, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Texas Oncology Pa	Texas Oncology Pa	430

Practice Locations

11914 Astoria Blvd
Houston, TX 77089
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