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DR. SETH AKST MD
NPI 1881667459
Anesthesiology in Washington, DC

Active since February 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016(202) 715-4750 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Seth Akst Md NPPES

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

DR. SETH AKST MD (NPI 1881667459) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Washington, District Of Columbia, licensed in District Of Columbia (MD034737) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881667459
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SETH AKSTCredential: MD
Location Address5255 LOUGHBORO RD NWWashington, DC 20016-2633
Mailing Address5255 Loughboro Rd NwWashington, DC 20016-2633 · (202) 243-2280
Phone(202) 715-4750
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv UniversityGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 2022
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2022
✔ NPI 1881667459 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in DC · MD034737
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License MD034737 (DC)
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW, Washington, DC 20016
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid010163307VA

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

Dr. Seth Akst 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 ID1456396084
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050624000083
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
32 services31 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 00104
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
20 services14 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
18 services18 patients

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.

DANIEL RICHARD STAIRIKER CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
District of Columbia (202) 537-4000
HOWARD JIAHAU LI MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
District of Columbia (202) 537-4000
MR. JOSEPH JOHN LIBRICZ JR. P.A.-C.
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
District of Columbia (301) 589-3977
MICHAEL GOLDENHORN PHARMD
Pharmacist
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
District of Columbia (202) 537-4769
AARON CONARD
Radiology (Radiological Physics)
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
District of Columbia (240) 366-7325
MONTY H. OPPENHEIM MD
Anesthesiology
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
District of Columbia (202) 243-2280
ANDREA L RICHARDSON MD PHD
Pathology (Cytopathology)
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
District of Columbia (202) 537-4455
DR. SHIVANI AHLAWAT MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
District of Columbia (202) 537-4686

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 Seth Akst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Seth Akst is 1881667459. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2006.

Where is Seth Akst located?

Seth Akst practices at 5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016. The listed phone number is (202) 715-4750.

What is Seth Akst's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Seth Akst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Seth Akst 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Seth Akst was last updated on December 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.