DR. SALIM AKHTAR M.D.
NPI 1487682738
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in El Paso, TX

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.

Active since June 28, 2006

5001 N PIEDRAS ST, EL PASO, TX 79930(915) 564-6159(915) 564-7861 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About Dr. Salim Akhtar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SALIM AKHTAR M.D. (NPI 1487682738) is an individual psychiatry provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Arizona (18646) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487682738

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameDR. SALIM AKHTARCredential: M.D.

Location Address5001 N PIEDRAS STEl Paso, TX 79930-4210

Mailing Address5001 N Piedras StEl Paso, TX 79930-4210 · (915) 564-6159 · Fax (915) 564-7861

Phone(915) 564-6159

Fax(915) 564-7861

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 28, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1487682738 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 18646

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.

5001 N PIEDRAS ST, El Paso, TX 79930

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