Quick answers
- Does Akbar Shakoor accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Akbar Shakoor 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Akbar Shakoor see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 699 Original Medicare patients and 12,902 services for Akbar Shakoor. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Akbar Shakoor's NPI number?
- 1669675229. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Akbar Shakoor, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 699 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12,902 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)8,280 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,561 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)911 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)632 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)302 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure66%
- High cholesterol64%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Akbar Shakoor works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Akbar Shakoor at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- St. George Regional HospitalSt George, UT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 460021
- University of Utah Hospital and ClinicsSalt Lake City, UT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 460009
Practice locations
Addresses where Akbar Shakoor is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 161 W 200, Suite 200Saint George, UT 84770 (435) 652‑4040
- 50 N Medical DrSalt Lake City, UT 84132
- 65 S Mario Capecchi DrSalt Lake City, UT 84132 (801) 581‑2352
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Akbar Shakoor as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Utah Adult Services1,788 clinicians in the group
- Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician and Surgeon PC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Utah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Utah — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Utah Adult Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669675229 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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