Farah Akhtar, M.D.
NPI 1427219369 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Sugar Land, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Farah Akhtar, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Sugar Land, TX (NPI 1427219369).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427219369
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10031154 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
131 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 73 | $115 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 24 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 15 | $143 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $85–$143 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 428 | 100 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 299 | 69 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 176 | 34 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 140 | 26 |
| Umeclidinium Bromidebrand: Incruse Ellipta | 68 | 12 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hclbrand: Stiolto Respimat | 66 | 27 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5420 Dashwood DrSuite 203Houston, TX 77081-5357Phone: (713) 486-1090
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-23
- Last updated
- 2024-11-26
- Certified
- 2024-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farah Akhtar's NPI number?
- Farah Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427219369, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Farah Akhtar's specialty?
- Farah Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Farah Akhtar located?
- Farah Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1317 Lake Pointe Pkwy, Sugar Land, TX 77478-3997.
- What is Farah Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Farah Akhtar is (281) 637-7210.
- Does Farah Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Farah Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Farah Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Farah Akhtar's NPI (1427219369) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.