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TAHIRA AKBAR M.D.
NPI 1396126652
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Union, NJ

Active since June 12, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1504 BROOKSIDE DR, UNION, NJ 07083(201) 965-3144 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 14, 2026, Dec 2, 2025, Jul 5, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Tahira Akbar M.d. NPPES

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

TAHIRA AKBAR M.D. (NPI 1396126652) is an individual psychiatry provider in Union, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA12014700) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396126652
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameTAHIRA AKBARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1504 BROOKSIDE DRUnion, NJ 07083-6352
Mailing AddressPo Box 24449New York, NY 10087-0589 · (833) 351-8255
Phone(201) 965-3144
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1396126652 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA12014700✔ Licensed in FL · ME160173✔ Licensed in NY · 329919
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Geriatric PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0805X · License ME160173 (FL)
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License ME160173 (FL)
1504 BROOKSIDE DR, Union, NJ 07083
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1109 W 27th St Rm 5SNew York, NY 10001-6208 · Phone (833) 351-8255
Location 2101 N Monroe StTallahassee, FL 32301-1549 · Phone (833) 351-8255
Location 353 Frontage RdHampton, NJ 08827-4031 · Phone (833) 351-8255

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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

Tahira Akbar M.d. 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 ID2466825609
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240130000323
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Tahira Akbar reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Summit Oaks Hospital Inc
5.5 mi
Psychiatric Hospital
19 PROSPECT ST
Summit, NJ 07901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205880200 (908) 277-9118
Barnabas Health Medical Group, PC
5.7 mi
Specialist
95 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
West Orange, NJ 07052
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 757 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447206420 (888) 724-7123
Mccd New Jersey Psychiatry Services LLC
38 mi
Psychiatry
53 FRONTAGE RD FL 1
Hampton, NJ 08827
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023729530 (833) 351-8255
Mccd Fl Psychiatry Services PA
827 mi
Psychiatry
1301 RIVERPLACE BLVD STE 800
Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 247 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659003457 (833) 351-8255

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07083 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$190.92 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $47.73 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tahira Akbar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tahira Akbar is 1396126652. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2015.

Where is Tahira Akbar located?

Tahira Akbar practices at 1504 Brookside Dr, Union, NJ 07083. The listed phone number is (201) 965-3144.

What is Tahira Akbar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Tahira Akbar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tahira Akbar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tahira Akbar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tahira Akbar reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Summit Oaks Hospital Inc (Summit, NJ), Barnabas Health Medical Group, PC (West Orange, NJ), Mccd New Jersey Psychiatry Services LLC (Hampton, NJ) and Mccd Fl Psychiatry Services PA (Jacksonville, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Tahira Akbar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tahira Akbar accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Tahira Akbar as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tahira Akbar was last updated on April 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.