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Hospitalist

Muhammad J. Akbar, MD

Works at hospitals in Janesville, WI · Lake Geneva, WI · McHenry, IL … · Wisconsin, Illinois

Summary

Muhammad J. Akbar, MD (Hospitalist) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Janesville, WI, Lake Geneva, WI and McHenry, IL and other places. NPI 1720096753. 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 Muhammad J. 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

HospitalistPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
MaleGender (as listed)
Northwestern Medical Faculty FoundationGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Muhammad J. Akbar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Muhammad J. Akbar at 5 hospitals: Mercy Health System Corp, Mercy Walworth Hospital & Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine McHenry, SSM Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo and SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Muhammad J. Akbar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Janesville, WI, Edgerton, WI and McHenry, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Muhammad J. Akbar's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Muhammad J. Akbar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Muhammad J. 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 Muhammad J. Akbar?
(608) 756-6000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Muhammad J. Akbar's NPI number?
1720096753. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Muhammad J. Akbar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Muhammad J. 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 Muhammad J. Akbar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group
  • Dean Health Systems Inc1,159 clinicians in the group
  • Mercy Health System Corporation753 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Janesville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Janesville, WI — 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)1720096753
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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