Dr. Riaz A Akhtar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 55+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Riaz A Akhtar, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Schaumburg, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). Dr. Riaz A Akhtar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Infusion Express Of Illinois Llc. Dr. Riaz A Akhtar may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (708) 716-0117 to request Dr. Riaz A Akhtar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1033 E Woodfield Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4706

Phone 1: (708) 716-0117
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Riaz A Akhtar
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8921048612
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

  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 55 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. Riaz A Akhtar graduated from medical school in 1969.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1407877160
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 21, 2006

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 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. Riaz A Akhtar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Riaz A Akhtar has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 55 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    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.


Medical Group Practice

  • Infusion Express Of Illinois Llc


Practice Locations

1033 E Woodfield Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4706
Phone: (708) 716-0117
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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