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- 2863 Highway 45 Byp, Jackson, TN 38305
About Dr. Akbar
Siddique Akbar, MD practices nephrology in Jackson, TN. According to Medicare claims data, Siddique cared for 1,760 Medicare patients across 3,183 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, kidney function blood test panel, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295290328.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (731) 422-0213
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Practice Locations
2863 HIGHWAY 45 BYP
Jackson, TN 38305
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
Medical diet therapy
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
3,183 services · 1,760 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
304 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
46 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
182 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
995 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Kidney function blood test panel | Lab test | 80069 |
306 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | Lab test | 85027 |
288 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
130 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | Lab test | 81001 |
119 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
115 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | Lab test | 82570 |
107 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
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.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other kidney specialists in Jackson 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Akbar?
Dr. Akbar is a kidney specialist in Jackson, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Akbar's address?
Dr. Akbar is listed at 2863 Highway 45 Byp, Jackson, TN 38305. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Akbar?
The number on file is (731) 422-0213. 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 1295290328. 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 train?
Dr. Akbar attended Other, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Akbar been practicing?
Dr. Akbar has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Akbar perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Akbar performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; provides treatments such as hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, 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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