Omar Akhtar, MD
NPI 1417150202 · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Cedar Rapids, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Omar Akhtar, MD is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Cedar Rapids, IA (NPI 1417150202).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417150202
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P6311 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
2,008 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 Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 215 | $45 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 173 | $39 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 166 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 154 | $125 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 140 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 136 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 211 | 138 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 134 | 130 |
| Meloxicam | 132 | 112 |
| Cefadroxil | 99 | 79 |
| Amoxicillin | 85 | 65 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 53 | 38 |
| Famotidine | 47 | 46 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$114,491 across 102 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
- 2007-06-08
- Last updated
- 2025-08-25
- Certified
- 2025-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Omar Akhtar's NPI number?
- Omar Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417150202, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Omar Akhtar's specialty?
- Omar Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Omar Akhtar located?
- Omar Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 202 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-2414.
- What is Omar Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Omar Akhtar is (319) 398-1545.
- Does Omar Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Omar Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Omar Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Omar Akhtar's NPI (1417150202) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.