Dr. Akbar Shakoor
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 19 years
- Graduation year: 2002
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1669675229
Dr. Akbar Shakoor MBBS
Ophthalmologist
He is located at 65 South Mario Capecchi Drive in Salt Lake City, UT 84132. Can help patients with the following: Chalazion, Color Blindness, Dry Eyes, LASIK, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Usher Syndrome. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669675229. Appointment can be made via the phone number (801) 581-2352. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Akbar Shakoor, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Akbar Shakoor.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Chalazion
- Color Blindness
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcer
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Double Vision
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Herpes of the Eye
- Hypertropia
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- LASIK
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Optic Neuritis
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Scleritis
- Sty
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Tunnel Vision
- Usher Syndrome
- Uveitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. Akbar Shakoor
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Akbar Shakoor as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Select Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from Select Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Med Benchmark Expanded Bronze Select Copay Plan | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Benchmark Expanded Bronze Standardized Plan | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Benchmark Gold Standardized Plan | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Benchmark Platinum | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Benchmark Platinum Standardized Plan | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Benchmark Silver 6000 Medical Deductible w/Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Benchmark Silver Standardized Plan | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Gold 1500 Medical Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Benchmark Expanded Bronze Select Copay Plan | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Benchmark Gold Standardized Plan | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Benchmark Platinum | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Benchmark Platinum Standardized Plan | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Benchmark Silver 5900 Medical Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Benchmark Silver Standardized Plan | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Expanded Bronze 6900 Medical Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Gold 1500 Medical Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Silver 3000 Medical Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
University of Utah Health Plans
Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from University of Utah Health Plans
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Premier Bronze HSA | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Premier Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Premier Gold Copay Office Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Premier Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Premier Silver Copay Office Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Premier Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| U Health Plus Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| U Health Plus Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| U Health Plus Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| U Health Plus Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| U Health Plus Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| U Health Plus Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Akbar Shakoor is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Akbar Shakoor is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .
Bills through: Sharon Richens Md Eye Physician & Surgeon Pc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Allergan | $4845 |
| Synergetics | $3151 |
| Regeneron | $654 |
Other
| Other | $3151 |
| Consulting | $2500 |
| Food and Beverage | $2066 |
| Travel and Lodging | $1087 |
Studies
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Akbar Shakoor accept patients with University of Utah Health Plans?
Yes, Dr. Akbar Shakoor is listed in-network for University of Utah Health Plans through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Akbar Shakoor?
Dr. Akbar Shakoor's office is located at 65 South Mario Capecchi Drive in Salt Lake City, UT 84132.
Has Dr. Akbar Shakoor affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Akbar Shakoor is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS.
What conditions does Dr. Akbar Shakoor treat?
Dr. Akbar Shakoor provides treatment for Chalazion, Color Blindness, Dry Eyes, LASIK, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Usher Syndrome. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Akbar Shakoor have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Akbar Shakoor is affiliated with University of Utah Health. For the full list of practices see this list.