Quick answers
- Does Bakir M. Altai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bakir M. Altai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Bakir M. Altai's NPI number?
- 1275628182. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Bakir M. Altai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1865 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10031 (212) 444‑2209
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other general surgeons in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275628182 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians