DR. TALAL ADAM AKBAR MD
NPI 1154855336
Anesthesiology in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Talal Akbar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Talal Akbar is 1154855336. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2017.

Q: What is Talal Akbar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Talal Akbar was last updated on June 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since April 14, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

251 E HURON ST STE 5-704, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 695-0061(312) 695-9013 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2021, Apr 29, 2018, Apr 14, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Talal Adam Akbar Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. TALAL ADAM AKBAR MD (NPI 1154855336) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036160093) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Ann Arbor.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154855336

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. TALAL ADAM AKBARCredential: MD

Location Address251 E HURON ST STE 5-704Chicago, IL 60611-2908

Mailing Address251 E Huron St Ste 5-704Chicago, IL 60611-2908 · (312) 695-0061 · Fax (312) 695-9013

Phone(312) 695-0061

Fax(312) 695-9013

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateApril 14, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2022

✔ NPI 1154855336 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036160093

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

251 E HURON ST STE 5-704, Chicago, IL 60611

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1325 E Eisenhower PkwyAnn Arbor, MI 48108-3364 · Phone (734) 936-4280

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Talal Adam Akbar Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6406121698

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220623000072

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Talal Akbar reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Windy City Anesthesia PC

30 mi

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

21120 WASHINGTON PKWY
Frankfort, IL 60423

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
164 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1932248622 (847) 691-9080

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

34 mi

Multi-Specialty

DEPT 5777
Carol Stream, IL 60122

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
4,817 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1346235314 (855) 694-2866

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

39 services38 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

35 services35 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

33 services33 patients

Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520

Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.

22 services22 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

22 services22 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on chest with 1 lung inflated 00541

This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure you feel no pain during a chest procedure where only one lung is inflated. It's a specialized technique that allows doctors to operate on one lung while the other continues to provide oxygen.

20 services19 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

20 services20 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 00320

Anesthesia for a procedure on the neck area is a medical service provided to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free during the operation. It involves administering medication to numb the neck region or to induce sleep. The method chosen depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 01926

Anesthesia is given before an x-ray of the brain, heart, or chest artery to ensure comfort and stillness. It helps to eliminate discomfort or pain during the procedure. It's administered by a trained professional, ensuring a safe and smooth procedure.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140

Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140281

Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.1/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

82.59

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KATHRYN M DONATO CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered