Vaseem Akhtar, M.D.
NPI 1568660561 · Specialist · Okeechobee, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vaseem Akhtar, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Okeechobee, FL (NPI 1568660561).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568660561
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME66653 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,889 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 410 | $97 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Each Additional Hour96366 | 365 | $21 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 358 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 239 | $194 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 194 | $137 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | 75 | 15 |
| Ondansetron Hcl/Pfbrand: Ondansetron Hcl | 70 | 13 |
| Hydroxyurea | 66 | 13 |
| Famotidine/Pfbrand: Famotidine | 57 | 12 |
| Diphenhydramine Hcl | 41 | — |
| Luspatercept-Aamtbrand: Reblozyl | 40 | — |
| Letrozole | 34 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$443 across 19 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
- 2007-07-11
- Last updated
- 2011-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vaseem Akhtar's NPI number?
- Vaseem Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568660561, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vaseem Akhtar's specialty?
- Vaseem Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Vaseem Akhtar located?
- Vaseem Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1713 Hwy 441n, Okeechobee, FL 34972-1900.
- What is Vaseem Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vaseem Akhtar is (863) 467-9000.
- Does Vaseem Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Vaseem Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vaseem Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Vaseem Akhtar's NPI (1568660561) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.