Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout AKBAR
Waheed Akbar, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Saginaw, MI. Waheed is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Waheed provided 5,177 services to 425 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (989) 790-6719
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4701 TOWNE CTR STE 303
Saginaw, MI 48604
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,177 services · 425 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
75 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
12 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
73 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
49 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
31 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
25 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
17 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
4,644 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | Drug given | J1040 |
15 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
106 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
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 orthopedic surgeons in Saginaw 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 1976 at Other 8
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 MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Akbar's specialty?
Dr. Akbar is an orthopedic surgeon in Saginaw, MI. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Akbar?
Dr. Akbar is listed at 4701 TOWNE CTR STE 303, Saginaw, MI 48604. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Akbar?
The number on file is (989) 790-6719. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Akbar?
Dr. Akbar's National Provider Identifier is 1447255971. 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
What is Dr. Akbar's medical education?
Dr. Akbar attended Other, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Akbar have?
Dr. Akbar has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Akbar known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Akbar 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, 1-2 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
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