Saeem Akhtar, MD
NPI 1619497435 · Internal Medicine Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saeem Akhtar, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1619497435).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619497435
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-11392 (AR)
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
9 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
1,280 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 518 | $108 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 270 | $71 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 199 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 194 | $158 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 78 | $104 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 21 | $194 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 36 | 26 |
| Prednisone | 33 | 33 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | 24 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 23 | 23 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 21 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 18 | 17 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$94 across 4 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
- 2017-06-22
- Last updated
- 2020-11-13
- Certified
- 2020-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saeem Akhtar's NPI number?
- Saeem Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619497435, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saeem Akhtar's specialty?
- Saeem Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saeem Akhtar located?
- Saeem Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Towson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901-4921.
- What is Saeem Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saeem Akhtar is (479) 441-5005.
- Does Saeem Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Saeem Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saeem Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Saeem Akhtar's NPI (1619497435) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.