Dr. Amir Akhter
Neurology in Tucson, Arizona
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 29+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Amir Akhter, MD,PHD, is a Neurology specialist in Tucson, Arizona. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Medical Center Of Arlington, Plaza Medical Center Of Fort Worth. Dr. Amir Akhter accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (520) 792-1450 to request Dr. Amir Akhter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Amir Akhter |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3274532130 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own 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
- Neurology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 29 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.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.
Education and Training
- Dr. Amir Akhter graduated from medical school in 1995.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1285683466
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, May 8, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 17, 2009
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 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. Amir Akhter
Medical Licenses
Dr. Amir Akhter has been primarily specialized in Neurology for over 29 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology
click for detail Neurology A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
| 32545 | Arizona |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Clinical Neurophysiology
click for detail Clinical Neurophysiology Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
| 32545 | Arizona |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
click for detail Psychiatry A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
| 32545 | Arizona |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Vascular Neurology
click for detail Vascular Neurology Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatment and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system. This subspecialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of vascular events of arterial or venous origin from a large number of causes that affect the brain or spinal cord such as ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia and spinal cord hemorrhage.
| 32545 | Arizona |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Arlington, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Fort Worth, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Practice Locations
3601 S 6th Ave
1-11m
Tucson, AZ 85723-0001
Phone: (520) 792-1450
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
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Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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