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Gastroenterology

Tariq Akbar, MD

Works at hospitals in Peru, IN · Fort Wayne, IN · Marion, IL … · Indiana, Illinois

Summary

Tariq Akbar, MD (Gastroenterology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Peru, IN, Fort Wayne, IN and Marion, IL and other places. NPI 1386692143. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tariq Akbar, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

GastroenterologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
MaleGender (as listed)
Lutheran Medical Group LLCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Tariq Akbar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Tariq Akbar at 5 hospitals: Dukes Memorial Hospital, Dupont Hospital LLC, Heartland Regional Medical Center, Lutheran Hospital of Indiana and Marion General Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Tariq Akbar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 13 practice locations, including Fort Wayne, IN and Marion, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Tariq Akbar's specialty?
Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Tariq Akbar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tariq Akbar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Tariq Akbar?
(260) 434-6076, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Tariq Akbar's NPI number?
1386692143. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Tariq Akbar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tariq Akbar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Tariq Akbar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Tariq Akbar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Lutheran Medical Group LLC252 clinicians in the group
  • Deaconess Illinois Specialty Clinic, Inc.148 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Fort Wayne

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Wayne, IN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386692143
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians