Tariq Akbar, MD
NPI 1386692143 · Gastroenterology Physician · Fort Wayne, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tariq Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Fort Wayne, IN (NPI 1386692143).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386692143
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01054388A (IN)
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
20 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
740 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 180 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 158 | $162 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 97 | $87 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 44 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 40 | $46 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 195 | 82 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 141 | 140 |
| Famotidine | 79 | 34 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 61 | 57 |
| Mesalaminebrand: Mesalamine Er | 32 | — |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 27 | — |
| Omeprazole | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,049 across 84 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
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2025-06-02
- Certified
- 2025-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tariq Akbar's NPI number?
- Tariq Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386692143, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tariq Akbar's specialty?
- Tariq Akbar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tariq Akbar located?
- Tariq Akbar's practice location on file with NPPES is 7900 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804-4128.
- What is Tariq Akbar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tariq Akbar is (260) 432-2297.
- Does Tariq Akbar accept Medicare?
- Tariq Akbar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tariq Akbar's NPI active?
- Yes — Tariq Akbar's NPI (1386692143) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.