Tauseef Akhtar, MD
NPI 1508218009 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Mason City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tauseef Akhtar, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Mason City, IA (NPI 1508218009).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508218009
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-49483 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 77 | 30 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 39 | 24 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 31 | — |
| Lisinopril | 31 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 24 | 12 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 21 | — |
| Memantine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,438 across 32 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
- 2016-07-07
- Last updated
- 2022-08-05
- Certified
- 2022-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tauseef Akhtar's NPI number?
- Tauseef Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508218009, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tauseef Akhtar's specialty?
- Tauseef Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tauseef Akhtar located?
- Tauseef Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 4th St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401-2800.
- What is Tauseef Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tauseef Akhtar is (641) 427-7137.
- Does Tauseef Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Tauseef Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tauseef Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Tauseef Akhtar's NPI (1508218009) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.