Dr. Alec N. Akbarov
Last updated: Jun 7, 2013

Dr. Alec N. Akbarov

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 36 years
  • Graduation year: 1985
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1427099787

Dr. Alec N. Akbarov M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

He is located at 2555 Court Drive Suite 200 in Gastonia, NC 28054. Can help patients with the following: Anal Fissure, Collapsed Lung, Gangrene, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pilonidal Cyst, Ulcerative Colitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427099787. Appointment can be made via the phone number (704) 867-2141. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Alec Akbarov, being an cardiothoracic surgeon, 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. Alec N. Akbarov.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Procedures Performed by Dr. Alec N. Akbarov

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Alec N. Akbarov as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold RD CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 22 plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc
Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health HMO · 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. Alec N. Akbarov is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Alec N. Akbarov is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - General Surgery, Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery) .

Bills through: Caromont Medical Group Inc

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

Atricure $146
Covidien $140
Zimmer Biomet $130

Other

Food and Beverage $670

Studies

Graduated in 1985

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Caromont Specialty Group
2555 Court Drive
Gastonia, 28054 NC
(704) 671-7670
Caromont Palliative Care Physicians
258 East Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, 28054 NC
(704) 865-5838
Caromont Family Medicine
1200 Village Harbor Drive
Lake Wylie, 29710 SC
(803) 631-2858

Affiliated hospitals

GASTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.
2525 COURT DR
GASTONIA, 28052 NC
(704) 834-4891

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Alec Akbarov affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Alec Akbarov is affiliated with GASTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC..

Does Dr. Alec Akbarov have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Alec Akbarov is affiliated with Caromont Specialty Group. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. Alec Akbarov accept patients with Cigna Healthcare?

Yes, Dr. Alec Akbarov is listed in-network for Cigna Healthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Alec Akbarov?

Dr. Alec Akbarov's office is located at 2555 Court Drive Suite 200 in Gastonia, NC 28054.

What conditions does Dr. Alec Akbarov treat?

Dr. Alec Akbarov provides treatment for Anal Fissure, Collapsed Lung, Gangrene, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pilonidal Cyst, Ulcerative Colitis. For the full list see this list.