Dr. Iqbal M Akhter

M.D. | Rheumatologist | 38+ years Exp



Medicare Enrolled
 1007 S.42nd St., Bldg A Ste. 4, Mount Vernon
    Illinois, 62864

  618-242-4626    618-242-4638   Maps & Directions
Dr. Iqbal M Akhter is a Mount Vernon, Illinois based rheumatologist with 38 years of experience in Rheumatology. He completed his graduation from Other in 1987. He is also affiliated with hospitals like Ssm Health - Good Samaritan Hospital and St Josephs Hospital. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount. Patients will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. Active license number of Dr. Iqbal M Akhter for Rheumatology is 036087371 in Illinois.
Dr. Iqbal M Akhter treat joint disease similar to orthopedists but do not perform surgeries. He diagnose and treat diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons which includes arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and 'collagen' diseases.
Complete Profile:
Dr. Iqbal M Akhter speciality, credentials, practice address, contact phone number and fax are as below. Patients can directly walk in or can call on the below given phone number for appointment.
Specialization: Rheumatology
Credentials: M.D.
Experience: 38+ years
Medical School Attended:Other
Graduation Year:1987
Gender:Male
Accepts Medicare Assignment:Yes
Practice Address:1007 S.42nd St., Bldg A Ste. 4, Mount Vernon,
Illinois, 62864
Phone:618-242-4626
Fax:618-242-4638
Professional Identification Codes:
NPI number stands for National Provider Identifier which is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NPI details are as mentioned below.
PAC ID: 4789699315
Enrollment ID: I20060220000247
NPI Number: 1083719991
NPI Enumeration Date: 14 Sep, 2006
NPI Last Update On: 17 Oct, 2014
Medical Licenses:
Doctors can have one or more medical licenses for different specialities in the same state or different states. Related medical licenses for Dr. Iqbal M Akhter are as mentioned below.
License NumberSpecializationStateStatus
036087371Rheumatologist IllinoisPrimary
Hospital Affiliation:
Surgeons are affiliated to many hospitals whom they worked with in the past or are presently working with. One surgeon can be affiliated to four to five hospitals at a time.
Hospital Name (CCN) State Hospital Type
Ssm Health - Good Samaritan Hospital (140046)Mount vernon, ILAcute Care Hospital
St Josephs Hospital (140145)Breese, ILAcute Care Hospital
Southern Illinois Hospital Services Dba Herrin Hospital (140011)Herrin, ILAcute Care Hospital
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1(141311)Fairfield, ILCritical Access Hospital
Hamilton Memorial Hospital (141326)Mcleansboro, ILCritical Access Hospital
Other Medical Identifiers:
Other legacy medical identifiers associated with Dr. Iqbal M Akhter such as Medicaid, Medicare PIN, NSC, UPIN etc. are mentioned as below.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
036087371MedicaidIllinois
Business Mailing Address:
Business mailing address can be used for mailing purpose only, for visiting purpose patients need to refer above mentioned address.
Address: 1007 South 42nd St., Bldg. A Ste. 4
Mount Vernon, Illinois
Zip: 62864
Phone Number: 618-242-4626
Fax Number: 618-242-4638
Patients can reach Dr. Iqbal M Akhter at 1007 S.42nd St., Bldg A Ste. 4, Mount Vernon, Illinois or can call to book an appointment on 618-242-4626.
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