Zahra Cain-Akbar, DO
NPI 1538726195 · Neurology Physician · Dunn, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zahra Cain-Akbar, DO is a Neurology Physician provider in Dunn, NC (NPI 1538726195).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538726195
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10067288 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
551 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 230 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 96 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 92 | $204 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 50 | $169 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 27 | $152 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 67 | 13 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 65 | 22 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 49 | 14 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 46 | 13 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 45 | 13 |
| Levetiracetam | 45 | 12 |
| Topiramate | 42 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,601 across 62 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 225 Brightwater Dr Ste 230Lillington, NC 27546-5156Phone: (910) 984-3770
- Ut Dell Medical1500 Red River StAustin, TX 78701Phone: (512) 324-7890
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-05-20
- Last updated
- 2025-07-01
- Certified
- 2025-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zahra Cain-Akbar's NPI number?
- Zahra Cain-Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538726195, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zahra Cain-Akbar's specialty?
- Zahra Cain-Akbar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zahra Cain-Akbar located?
- Zahra Cain-Akbar's practice location on file with NPPES is 803 Tilghman Dr Ste 500, Dunn, NC 28334-0015.
- What is Zahra Cain-Akbar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zahra Cain-Akbar is (910) 984-3770.
- Does Zahra Cain-Akbar accept Medicare?
- Zahra Cain-Akbar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zahra Cain-Akbar's NPI active?
- Yes — Zahra Cain-Akbar's NPI (1538726195) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.