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- 921 Roxbury Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
About Dr. Akbar
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Amara Akbar, OD practices in Southbury, CT. Amara graduated from State University of New York - State College Optometry in 2019. According to Medicare claims data, Amara cared for 72 Medicare patients across 75 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1558918144 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (203) 586-9571
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
921 ROXBURY RD
Southbury, CT 06488
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
75 services · 72 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
57 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists in Southbury 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Akbar specialize in?
Dr. Akbar is an optometrist in Southbury, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Akbar located?
Dr. Akbar is listed at 921 Roxbury Rd, Southbury, CT 06488. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Akbar's phone number?
The number on file is (203) 586-9571. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Akbar's NPI number?
Dr. Akbar's National Provider Identifier is 1558918144. 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 Dr. Akbar go to medical school?
Dr. Akbar attended State University of New York - State College Optometry, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Akbar been practicing?
Dr. Akbar has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Akbar do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Akbar provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Akbar confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Akbar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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