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- 26 S Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901
About Dr. Akbar
Mohammad M. Akbar, MD practices otolaryngology in Pottsville, PA. Mohammad is also listed as specializing in allergy & immunology, otolaryngology (ent), and otolaryngology — pediatric. Medicare claims data shows Mohammad provided 8,004 services to 1,506 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, professional service for multiple injections of allergen, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568430973.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (570) 622-5751
- Email not available
Practice Locations
26 S CENTRE ST
Pottsville, PA 17901
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,004 services · 1,506 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
74 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
4,620 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
1,327 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
187 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
61 | Too few peers to compare |
| Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92653 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears | Treatment | 92537 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
| Evaluation and testing for balance with recording | Treatment | 92540 |
26 | 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
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Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Akbar specialize in?
Dr. Akbar is an ENT doctor in Pottsville, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Akbar located?
Dr. Akbar is listed at 26 S Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901. 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 (570) 622-5751. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Akbar?
Dr. Akbar's National Provider Identifier is 1568430973. 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 Other, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Akbar have?
Dr. Akbar has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Akbar do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Akbar performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and simple control of nose bleed; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for multiple injections of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Akbar's profile verified?
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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