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Thoracic Surgery

Shahab Akvan, MD

Works at hospitals in Wichita Falls, TX · Texas

Summary

Shahab Akvan, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Wichita Falls, TX. NPI 1861706079. 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 Shahab Akvan, 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

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
18Years since medical school (graduated 2008)
MaleGender (as listed)
United Regional Physician GroupGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Shahab Akvan work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Shahab Akvan at 1 hospital: United Regional Health Care System. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Shahab Akvan see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Wichita Falls, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Shahab Akvan's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also General Surgery.
Does Shahab Akvan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shahab Akvan 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 Shahab Akvan?
(940) 764-5400, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Shahab Akvan's NPI number?
1861706079. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Shahab Akvan works

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

Group practices

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

  • United Regional Physician Group113 clinicians in the group
  • Wichita Falls Heart Clinic PLLC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Texas

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861706079
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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