Tahira Akbar, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Tahira Akbar is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Union, NJ with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tahira Akbar, M.D. has been part of the Union medical community since 2015 in independent practice. She has been in practice for 16+ years. Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, and more.
Older · 172dNPPES updated 2025-12-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
$198 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Tahira Akbar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 1, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
Po Box 24449, New York, NY 10087-0589
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Tahira Akbar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tahira Akbar for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Union required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tahira Akbar
NPI records show Dr. Akbar as active with telehealth listed in Union, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 965-3144.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1504 Brookside Dr, Union, NJ 07083-6352
Mailing Address
Po Box 24449, New York, NY 10087-0589
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