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Ophthalmology

Akbar Shakoor, MD

Works at hospitals in St George, UT · Salt Lake City, UT · Utah

Summary

Dr. Akbar Shakoor, MD is an ophthalmologist at 161 W 200, Suite 200, Saint George, UT 84770. Phone: (435) 652-4040. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Akbar Shakoor had 699 Original Medicare patients and 12,902 services. NPI 1669675229. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Akbar Shakoor, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients699
Services billed to Medicare12,902
Different services or procedures60
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)8,280 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)1,561 services
  3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)911 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)632 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Akbar Shakoor is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other ophthalmologists in Utah

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Utah — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Utah Adult Services

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1669675229
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians