Muhammad Ali Akbar, MD
NPI 1518529742 · Internal Medicine Physician · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Ali Akbar, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1518529742).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518529742
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301506435 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
365 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 133 | $79 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 74 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 54 | $120 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician93016 | 50 | $21 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 30 | $132 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 28 | 27 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 19 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 14 | 12 |
| Azithromycin | 13 | 13 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 13 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 11 | 11 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 11 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-07-09
- Last updated
- 2022-08-10
- Certified
- 2022-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Ali Akbar's NPI number?
- Muhammad Ali Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518529742, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Ali Akbar's specialty?
- Muhammad Ali Akbar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Ali Akbar located?
- Muhammad Ali Akbar's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560.
- What is Muhammad Ali Akbar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Ali Akbar is (616) 391-3139.
- Does Muhammad Ali Akbar accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Ali Akbar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Ali Akbar's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Ali Akbar's NPI (1518529742) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.