# Umer Akbar, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/umer-akbar-md-1477798106
NPI: 1477798106
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Umer Akbar, MD is a neurology based in Paramus, NJ practicing at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc with NPI 1477798106 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Neurology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 2008
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1477798106 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1477798106))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc
- Address: 650 From Rd, Suite 420, Paramus, NJ, 076523551
- Phone: (201) 639-6620
- Group practice size: 1882 members

## Insurance accepted (10 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 5 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [Horizon BCBS NJ](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/horizon-bcbs-nj) — 4 plans
- [BCBS Rhode Island](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-rhode-island) — 3 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Umer Akbar, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1477798106).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 4 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $75.

Largest disclosed payer: ABBVIE INC. ($50 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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