Dr. Affan Akhtar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Affan Akhtar, DPM, is a Podiatry specialist in Caldwell, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from New York College Of Podiatric Medicine in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Podiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway, St Joseph's Regional Medical Center. Dr. Affan Akhtar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Essex Union Podiatry Llp. Dr. Affan Akhtar does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Affan Akhtar at 376 Bloomfield Ave to request Dr. Affan Akhtar the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 376 Bloomfield Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006-4905


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Affan Akhtar
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2769571611
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Podiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 20 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
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    Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
    A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot disorders, diseases and injuries. A DPM makes independent judgments and performs or orders all necessary diagnostic tests. They perform surgery; administer medications, including DEA-restricted medications; and prescribe physical therapy regimens.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Affan Akhtar attended and graduated from New York College Of Podiatric Medicine in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1447440292
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 27, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Affan Akhtar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Affan Akhtar has been primarily specialized in Foot & Ankle Surgery for over 20 years of experience.
  • Podiatrist / Foot & Ankle Surgery
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    Foot & Ankle Surgery
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  • Podiatrist / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Essex Union Podiatry Llp


Practice Locations

376 Bloomfield Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006-4905
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, March 17, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, May 20, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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