Akil Sherif, MD
NPI 1609362680 · Internal Medicine Physician · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Akil Sherif, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1609362680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609362680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 275725 (MA)
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
7 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
396 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 188 | $8 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 56 | $14 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 41 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $121 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 30 | $63 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 37 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 | 13 |
| Torsemide | 29 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 24 | 16 |
| Carvedilol | 21 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 17 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$728 across 23 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
- 2018-07-02
- Last updated
- 2018-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Akil Sherif's NPI number?
- Akil Sherif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609362680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Akil Sherif's specialty?
- Akil Sherif is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Akil Sherif located?
- Akil Sherif's practice location on file with NPPES is 123 Summer St, Worcester, MA 01608-1216.
- What is Akil Sherif's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Akil Sherif is (708) 513-2515.
- Does Akil Sherif accept Medicare?
- Akil Sherif is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Akil Sherif's NPI active?
- Yes — Akil Sherif's NPI (1609362680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.