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Edit this profileWhere to find Akbar H. Hamid, MD
- Cooperstown location main office
1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326 - Albany location
5 Palisades Dr Ste 100, Albany, NY 12205 - Troy location
2 New Hampshire Ave, Troy, NY 12180
About Dr. Hamid
Akbar H. Hamid, MD is a healthcare provider in Cooperstown, NY specializing in nephrology. Akbar is also listed as specializing in critical care medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Akbar cared for 165 Medicare patients across 306 services. The services billed most often include critical care, first 30-74 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and critical care, each additional 30 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1952821068.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (607) 547-3300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 ATWELL RD
Cooperstown, NY 13326
5 Palisades Dr Ste 100
Albany, NY 12205
2 New Hampshire Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
306 services · 165 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
243 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Critical care, each additional 30 minutes | Office visit | 99292 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Cooperstown 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 1
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hamid's specialty?
Dr. Hamid is a kidney specialist in Cooperstown, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hamid?
Dr. Hamid is listed at 1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hamid?
The number on file is (607) 547-3300. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hamid's NPI number?
Dr. Hamid's National Provider Identifier is 1952821068. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hamid's medical education?
Dr. Hamid attended Other, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hamid been practicing?
Dr. Hamid has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hamid known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hamid performs procedures including insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hamid confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hamid. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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