Dr. Akhtar Hossain

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 35+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Akhtar Hossain, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Somerville, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Akhtar Hossain also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Acucare Physicians, P.C.. Dr. Akhtar Hossain does not accept Medicare Assignment. Call (908) 231-7700 to request Dr. Akhtar Hossain the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 153 North Auten Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876-2519

Phone 1: (908) 231-7700

Fax: (908) 231-7722


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Akhtar Hossain
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6204883689
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 35 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Akhtar Hossain graduated from medical school in 1989.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1295836633
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, March 24, 2017

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. Akhtar Hossain

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Akhtar Hossain has been primarily specialized in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry for over 35 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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    Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
    Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.


Medical Group Practice

  • Acucare Physicians, P.C.


Practice Locations

153 North Auten Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876-2519
Phone: (908) 231-7700
Fax: (908) 231-7722
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 Friday, October 23, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, March 24, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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