Akhtar Hossain, MD
NPI 1295836633 · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Somerville, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Akhtar Hossain, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider in Somerville, NJ (NPI 1295836633).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295836633
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA07766800 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Brexpiprazolebrand: Rexulti | 81 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 77 |
| Alprazolam | 71 |
| Clonazepam | 66 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 50 |
| Mirtazapine | 44 |
| Aripiprazole | 40 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 35 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,124 across 14 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-26
- Last updated
- 2017-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Akhtar Hossain's NPI number?
- Akhtar Hossain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295836633, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Akhtar Hossain's specialty?
- Akhtar Hossain is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Akhtar Hossain located?
- Akhtar Hossain's practice location on file with NPPES is 153 North Auten Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876-2519.
- What is Akhtar Hossain's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Akhtar Hossain is (908) 231-7700.
- Does Akhtar Hossain accept Medicare?
- Akhtar Hossain is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Akhtar Hossain's NPI active?
- Yes — Akhtar Hossain's NPI (1295836633) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.