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Edit this profileWhere to find Umer Akbar, MD
- Paramus location main office
650 From Rd Ste 506, Paramus, NJ 07652 - Providence location
593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
About Dr. Akbar
Umer Akbar, MD is a healthcare provider in Paramus, NJ specializing in neurology. According to Medicare claims data, Umer cared for 217 Medicare patients across 267 services. The services billed most often include prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or, needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1477798106.
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
- (551) 996-8100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
650 FROM RD STE 506
Paramus, NJ 07652
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology 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
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation and testing
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
267 services · 217 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box | Procedure | 64616 |
39 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle | Treatment | 95874 |
46 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | Billing code | G2212 |
62 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
42 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
19 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
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 neurologists at this location 3
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 neurologists in Paramus 7
Same specialty, same city.
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 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Akbar?
Dr. Akbar is a neurologist in Paramus, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Akbar's address?
Dr. Akbar is listed at 650 From Rd Ste 506, Paramus, NJ 07652. 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 (551) 996-8100. 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 1477798106. 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 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Akbar been practicing?
Dr. Akbar has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, 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 injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle, 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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