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SARA AKBAR MD
NPI 1649756685
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Grand Rapids, MI

Active since July 12, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4100 LAKE DR SE STE 200, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546(616) 267-8244(616) 267-7272 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 15, 2025, Jul 5, 2022, Jul 12, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Sara Akbar Md NPPES

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

SARA AKBAR MD (NPI 1649756685) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301506912) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph, and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Joseph.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649756685
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameSARA AKBARCredential: MD
Location Address4100 LAKE DR SE STE 200Grand Rapids, MI 49546-8292
Mailing Address4100 Lake Dr Se Ste 200Grand Rapids, MI 49546-8292 · (616) 267-8244
Phone(616) 267-8244
Fax(616) 267-7272
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1649756685 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301506912
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
4100 LAKE DR SE STE 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11234 Napier AveSaint Joseph, MI 49085-2112 · Phone (269) 985-4632

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community, Priority Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sara 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 ID4082093448
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250625000804
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph

Acute Care Hospitals · St Joseph, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230021
Location1234 Napier AvenueSt Joseph, MI 49085 · Berrien County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49546 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

MARY BARR NP
Nurse Practitioner
4100 LAKE DR SE STE 200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 391-3759
AMY LYNN ZOMERLEI NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4100 LAKE DR SE STE 200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 391-3759
STEPHEN THOMAS DOYLE DO
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
4100 LAKE DR SE STE 200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 267-8244
HUMNA ABID MEMON M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
4100 LAKE DR SE STE 200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 267-8244
JANIECE ANN FEUERSTEIN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
4100 LAKE DR SE STE 200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 267-8244
DR. RAVICHAND MADALA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
4100 LAKE DR SE STE 200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 391-3759
JOHN RICHARD PARKER PA-C
Physician Assistant
4100 LAKE DR SE STE 200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 391-3759
ABIGAIL MIA POORT PHARMD
Pharmacist
4100 LAKE DR SE STE 200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Kent County (616) 391-3397

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 Sara Akbar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Akbar is 1649756685. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2018.

Where is Sara Akbar located?

Sara Akbar practices at 4100 Lake Dr SE Ste 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. The listed phone number is (616) 267-8244.

What is Sara Akbar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Sara Akbar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara 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.

What insurance does Sara Akbar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community and Priority Health list Sara 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.

Is Sara Akbar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Akbar is affiliated with Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Akbar was last updated on May 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.