Talal Akbar, MD
NPI 1154855336 · Anesthesiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Talal Akbar, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1154855336).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154855336
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
258 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 39 | $87 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 35 | $47 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 33 | $111 |
| Anesthesia for Other Closed Procedure on Chest00520 | 22 | $174 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 22 | $99 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Chest With 1 Lung Inflated00541 | 20 | $564 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$650 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 325 E Eisenhower PkwyAnn Arbor, MI 48108-3364Phone: (734) 936-4280
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-14
- Last updated
- 2022-06-13
- Certified
- 2022-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Talal Akbar's NPI number?
- Talal Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154855336, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Talal Akbar's specialty?
- Talal Akbar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Talal Akbar located?
- Talal Akbar's practice location on file with NPPES is 251 E Huron St Ste 5-704, Chicago, IL 60611-2908.
- What is Talal Akbar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Talal Akbar is (312) 695-0061.
- Does Talal Akbar accept Medicare?
- Talal Akbar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Talal Akbar's NPI active?
- Yes — Talal Akbar's NPI (1154855336) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.