Naveed Akhtar, MD
NPI 1598769036 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Kansas City, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Naveed Akhtar, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Kansas City, MO (NPI 1598769036).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598769036
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 118441 (MO)
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
21 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
2,415 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 975 | $37 |
| Ct Scan of Upper Spine Without Contrast72125 | 288 | $44 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 274 | $103 |
| Ct Scan of Lower Spine Without Contrast72131 | 145 | $43 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Head With Contrast70496 | 133 | $77 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Neck With Contrast70498 | 127 | $75 |
| Ct Scan of Middle Spine Without Contrast |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 across 2 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
- 2005-06-13
- Last updated
- 2014-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Naveed Akhtar's NPI number?
- Naveed Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598769036, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Naveed Akhtar's specialty?
- Naveed Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Naveed Akhtar located?
- Naveed Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111-3220.
- What is Naveed Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Naveed Akhtar is (816) 932-2000.
- Does Naveed Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Naveed Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Naveed Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Naveed Akhtar's NPI (1598769036) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.