FARID FUAD MUAKKASSA M.D.
NPI 1760486401
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Akron, OH

Q: What is Farid Muakkassa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Farid Muakkassa is 1760486401. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2005.

Q: What is Farid Muakkassa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Farid Muakkassa was last updated on July 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.

Active since June 10, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

400 WABASH AVE, AKRON, OH 44307(330) 344-6776(330) 996-2850 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Farid Fuad Muakkassa M.d. NPPES

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

FARID FUAD MUAKKASSA M.D. (NPI 1760486401) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Akron, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35-06-4871-M) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Akron General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760486401

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X

Provider Legal NameFARID FUAD MUAKKASSACredential: M.D.

Location Address400 WABASH AVEAkron, OH 44307-2433

Mailing Address400 Wabash AveAkron, OH 44307-2433 · (330) 344-6776 · Fax (330) 996-2850

Phone(330) 344-6776

Fax(330) 996-2850

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983

Enumeration DateJune 10, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 2025

NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2025

✔ NPI 1760486401 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2086S0102X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 35-06-4871-M

Definition

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

400 WABASH AVE, Akron, OH 44307

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0927644OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio.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

Farid Fuad Muakkassa 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 ID5890831200

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100909000715

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 Farid Muakkassa reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Partners Physician Group

0.1 mi

Surgery

224 W EXCHANGE ST
Akron, OH 44302

Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
661 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1841239274 (330) 344-3583

Acute Care Surgery Service At Akron

0.8 mi

Surgery

1 AKRON GENERAL AVE, ACC. BLDG.
Akron, OH 44307

Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
28 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1376779702 (330) 344-5180

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

30 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

9500 EUCLID AVE
Cleveland, OH 44195

Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
7,608 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1679525919 (216) 444-2200

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

512 services72 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

181 services29 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

119 services60 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

58 services57 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Akron General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Akron, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360027

Location1 Akron General AvenueAkron, OH 44307 · Summit County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medina Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Medina, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360091

Location1000 East Washington StreetMedina, OH 44256 · Medina County

Emergency services

Cleveland Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360180

Location9500 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44195 · Cuyahoga County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MARINA TOMPKINS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

400 WABASH AVE
AKRON, OH 44307

Summit County (330) 344-6000

DR. KYLE ADAM SOBECKI PHARM.D

Pharmacist

400 WABASH AVE
AKRON, OH 44307

Summit County (330) 344-5603

JACK H MITSTIFER MD

Emergency Medicine

400 WABASH AVE
AKRON, OH 44307

Summit County (330) 344-1799

MARY JO MCMULLEN MD

Emergency Medicine

400 WABASH AVE
AKRON, OH 44307

Summit County (330) 344-1799

RICHARD J STRECK MD

Internal Medicine

400 WABASH AVE, 5TH FLOOR AMBULATORY CARE CENTER
AKRON, OH 44307

Summit County (330) 344-6015

DR. CHRISOVALANTIS PAXOS PHARM.D.

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)

400 WABASH AVE, AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - DEPT. OF PHARMACY
AKRON, OH 44307

Summit County (330) 344-7861

PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP

Surgery

400 WABASH AVE, #335
AKRON, OH 44307

Summit County (330) 344-6500

JAMES M DOUGHERTY MD

Emergency Medicine

400 WABASH AVE
AKRON, OH 44307

Summit County (330) 344-1799

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 Farid Muakkassa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Farid Muakkassa is 1760486401. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2005.

Where is Farid Muakkassa located?

Farid Muakkassa practices at 400 Wabash Ave, Akron, OH 44307. The listed phone number is (330) 344-6776.

What is Farid Muakkassa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Farid Muakkassa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Farid Muakkassa 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 Farid Muakkassa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Farid Muakkassa reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Partners Physician Group (Akron, OH), Acute Care Surgery Service At Akron (Akron, OH) and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Cleveland, OH). 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 Farid Muakkassa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Farid Muakkassa accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio list Farid Muakkassa 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 Farid Muakkassa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Farid Muakkassa is affiliated with Akron General Medical Center, Medina Hospital and Cleveland Clinic.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Farid Muakkassa was last updated on July 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.