Dr. Sameena Akhtar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Sameena Akhtar, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Palos Heights, Illinois. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Sameena Akhtar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation. Dr. Sameena Akhtar may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Sameena Akhtar at 11800 Southwest Hwy to request Dr. Sameena Akhtar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 11800 Southwest Hwy
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1065


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Sameena Akhtar
Gender Female
PECOS ID 4688705452
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 41 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. Sameena Akhtar graduated from medical school in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1699706523
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 6, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Sameena Akhtar

  • English


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Advocate Medical Group


Practice Locations

11800 Southwest Hwy
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1065
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 Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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