Israh Akhtar, MD
NPI 1356361786 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Jackson, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Israh Akhtar, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Jackson, MS (NPI 1356361786).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356361786
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 18484 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
960 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 355 | $36 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 128 | $27 |
| Pap Test, Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate, Immediate, Each Additional Evaluation Episode88177 | 117 | $21 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 66 | $69 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 63 | $27 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate88172 | 58 | $35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,179 across 3 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
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2013-12-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Israh Akhtar's NPI number?
- Israh Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356361786, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Israh Akhtar's specialty?
- Israh Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Israh Akhtar located?
- Israh Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216-4500.
- What is Israh Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Israh Akhtar is (601) 984-1530.
- Does Israh Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Israh Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Israh Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Israh Akhtar's NPI (1356361786) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-12-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.