Waheed Akhtar, MD
NPI 1477530863 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Goldsboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Waheed Akhtar, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Goldsboro, NC (NPI 1477530863).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477530863
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9500007 (NC)
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
5,961 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 812 | $120 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 571 | $74 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 533 | $64 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 498 | $19 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 472 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,111 | 293 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 725 | 147 |
| Spironolactone | 615 | 156 |
| Losartan Potassium | 311 | 95 |
| Sotalol Hclbrand: Sotalol | 278 | 79 |
| Carvedilol | 240 | 74 |
| Furosemide | 239 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$486 across 26 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
- 2005-12-27
- Last updated
- 2021-06-25
- Certified
- 2021-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waheed Akhtar's NPI number?
- Waheed Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477530863, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Waheed Akhtar's specialty?
- Waheed Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Waheed Akhtar located?
- Waheed Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2615 Hospital Rd Ste 300, Goldsboro, NC 27534-9424.
- What is Waheed Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Waheed Akhtar is (919) 734-0033.
- Does Waheed Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Waheed Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Waheed Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Waheed Akhtar's NPI (1477530863) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.