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: July 19, 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
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

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1109 W 27th St Rm 5SNew York, NY 10001-6208 · Phone (833) 351-8255
Location 253 Frontage RdHampton, NJ 08827-4031 · Phone (833) 351-8255
Location 3101 N Monroe StTallahassee, FL 32301-1549 · Phone (833) 351-8255

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $47.73 for a new patient copayment and $19.77 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 07083 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205

  • Average New Patient Price $190.92
  • Minimum New Patient Price $63.84
  • Maximum New Patient Price $190.92
  • Average New Patient Copayment $47.73
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.96
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $47.73

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $79.09
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $20.97
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $155.92
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $19.77
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.24
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.98

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396126652, enumerated as an "individual" on June 12, 2015.

The provider is located at 1504 BROOKSIDE DR UNION, NJ 07083 and the phone number is (201) 965-3144.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.