Riffat Akhtar, M.D.
NPI 1295726305 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pottsville, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Riffat Akhtar, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pottsville, PA (NPI 1295726305).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295726305
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD059634L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
15 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 15 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$74 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 193 | 12 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 129 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 122 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 121 | — |
| Lactulose | 76 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 74 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 51 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-31
- Last updated
- 2010-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Riffat Akhtar's NPI number?
- Riffat Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295726305, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Riffat Akhtar's specialty?
- Riffat Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Riffat Akhtar located?
- Riffat Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 106 So Claude A. Lord Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-3637.
- What is Riffat Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Riffat Akhtar is (570) 622-4209.
- Does Riffat Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Riffat Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Riffat Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Riffat Akhtar's NPI (1295726305) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.