Talal Akhter, M.D.
NPI 1356760995 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Talal Akhter, M.D. is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1356760995).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356760995
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036153416 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,873 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 483 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 145 | $11 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 90 | $40 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 76 | $87 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 61 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 59 | $11 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,254 across 24 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)
- 1 Akron General AveAkron, OH 44307-2432Phone: (330) 344-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-10
- Last updated
- 2025-12-30
- Certified
- 2025-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Talal Akhter's NPI number?
- Talal Akhter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356760995, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Talal Akhter's specialty?
- Talal Akhter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Talal Akhter located?
- Talal Akhter's practice location on file with NPPES is 5145 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60625-3661.
- What is Talal Akhter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Talal Akhter is (773) 989-3814.
- Does Talal Akhter accept Medicare?
- Talal Akhter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Talal Akhter's NPI active?
- Yes — Talal Akhter's NPI (1356760995) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.