Dr. Mohammad F Akhter
Internal Medicine in Poughkeepsie, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 41+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Mohammad F Akhter, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Poughkeepsie, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Vassar Brothers Medical Center, St Francis Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, St Luke's Cornwall Hospital. Dr. Mohammad F Akhter also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Saint Francis Hospital/Medicine. Dr. Mohammad F Akhter accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Mohammad F Akhter at 241 N Rd Managed Care Dept to request Dr. Mohammad F Akhter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Mohammad F Akhter |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4981795101 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 41 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. Mohammad F Akhter graduated from medical school in 1983.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1083701783
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, October 6, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He 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.
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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. Mohammad F Akhter
Medical Licenses
Dr. Mohammad F Akhter has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 41 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
| 207475-1 | New York |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail 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.
| 207475-1 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Poughkeepsie, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Poughkeepsie, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Valhalla, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Newburgh, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Saint Francis Hospital/Medicine
| Saint Francis Hospital/Medicine | 16 |
Practice Locations
241 N Rd
Managed Care Dept
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1154
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
Thursday, June 4, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, January 16, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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