Physician Profile
Akbar Nawab, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nawab
Based in Louisville, KY, Akbar Nawab, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Akbar graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1996. Akbar is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows Akbar provided 2,957 services to 1,413 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (502) 587-1236
- Email not available
Practice Locations
13151 MAGISTERIAL DR STE 200
Louisville, KY 40223
4123 Dutchmans Ln Ste 101
Louisville, KY 40207
5120 Dixie Hwy Ste 103
Louisville, KY 40216
100 E Liberty St Ste 600
Louisville, KY 40202
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,957 services · 1,413 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
318 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
35 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
428 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
108 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
39 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
1,363 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7327 |
41 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7326 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
332 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
145 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Louisville 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Akbar Nawab specialize in?
Akbar Nawab is an orthopaedic surgeon in Louisville, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Akbar Nawab located?
Akbar Nawab is listed at 13151 Magisterial Dr Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40223. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Akbar Nawab's phone number?
The number on file is (502) 587-1236. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Akbar Nawab?
Akbar Nawab's National Provider Identifier is 1346241841. 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
Where did Akbar Nawab train?
Akbar Nawab attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Akbar Nawab have?
Akbar Nawab has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Akbar Nawab do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Akbar Nawab performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Akbar Nawab's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Akbar Nawab. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.