Furqan Akhtar, MD
NPI 1518354836 · Internal Medicine Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Furqan Akhtar, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1518354836).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518354836
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 310481 (LA)
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
11 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
1,657 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 350 | $135 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 234 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 232 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 201 | $91 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 155 | $15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 139 | 44 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 135 | 56 |
| Anastrozole | 100 | 17 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 46 | 12 |
| Dexamethasone | 46 | 24 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 36 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,441 across 107 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
- 2015-04-24
- Last updated
- 2019-05-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Furqan Akhtar's NPI number?
- Furqan Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518354836, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Furqan Akhtar's specialty?
- Furqan Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Furqan Akhtar located?
- Furqan Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228.
- What is Furqan Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Furqan Akhtar is (318) 813-2528.
- Does Furqan Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Furqan Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Furqan Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Furqan Akhtar's NPI (1518354836) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.