Dr. Safdar Akbar
Emergency Medicine in Leonardtown, Maryland
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 20+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Safdar Akbar, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Leonardtown, Maryland. He attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Meritus Medical Center, Frederick Memorial Hospital. Dr. Safdar Akbar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mep Health Llc. Dr. Safdar Akbar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Safdar Akbar at 25500 Point Lookout Rd to request Dr. Safdar Akbar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Safdar Akbar |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9830255462 |
| 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
- Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 20 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. Safdar Akbar attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 2004.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1508027434
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 23, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 7, 2010
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. Safdar Akbar
Medical Licenses
Dr. Safdar Akbar has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 20 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail 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.
| 249018 | New York |
- Emergency Medicine / Sports Medicine
click for detail Sports Medicine An emergency physician with special knowledge in sports medicine is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention and management of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician has knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation and epidemiology is essential to the practice of sports medicine.
| 249018 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Hagerstown, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Frederick, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Mep Health Llc | 12 |
Practice Locations
25500 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650-2015
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, October 31, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, January 7, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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