Saleem Akbar, M.D.
NPI 1417925298 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Allen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saleem Akbar, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Allen, TX (NPI 1417925298).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417925298
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K9967 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
2,199 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 934 | $86 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 468 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 321 | $183 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 146 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 140 | $122 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 395 | 126 |
| Carvedilol | 380 | 111 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 354 | 117 |
| Losartan Potassium | 311 | 94 |
| Furosemide | 286 | 103 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 272 | 91 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 243 | 94 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,088 across 44 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
- 2006-03-09
- Last updated
- 2023-12-06
- Certified
- 2023-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saleem Akbar's NPI number?
- Saleem Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417925298, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saleem Akbar's specialty?
- Saleem Akbar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saleem Akbar located?
- Saleem Akbar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1105 Central Expy N, Allen, TX 75013-6103.
- What is Saleem Akbar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saleem Akbar is (214) 547-0650.
- Does Saleem Akbar accept Medicare?
- Saleem Akbar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saleem Akbar's NPI active?
- Yes — Saleem Akbar's NPI (1417925298) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.