Dr. Farooq Akbar
Hematology/Oncology in Vidalia, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Vidalia, Georgia. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Health Paducah, Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City, Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Lourdes Hospital, Massac Memorial Hospital. Dr. Farooq Akbar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Meadows Regional Medical Center Inc. Dr. Farooq Akbar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (912) 538-7777 to request Dr. Farooq Akbar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Farooq Akbar |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6507828787 |
| 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
- Hematology/Oncology (primary specialty)
- Family Practice
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 39 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. Farooq Akbar graduated from medical school in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1396772117
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, April 29, 2016
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. Farooq Akbar
Medical Licenses
Dr. Farooq Akbar has been primarily specialized in Medical Oncology for over 39 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology
click for detail Medical Oncology An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
| 036492 | Georgia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Paducah, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Union City, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Mayfield, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Paducah, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Metropolis, Illinois | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Meadows Regional Medical Center Inc
| Meadows Regional Medical Center Inc | 9 |
Practice Locations
1 Meadows Pkwy
Vidalia, GA 30474-8759
Phone: (912) 538-7777
Phone 2: (912) 535-5555
Fax: (912) 538-7070
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, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, April 29, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Farooq Akbar [NPI: 1396772117]Hematology/Oncology, Family Practice, Internal Medicine