Shahnaz Akhtar, MD
NPI 1619912102 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bayonne, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shahnaz Akhtar, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bayonne, NJ (NPI 1619912102).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619912102
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MA71767 (NJ)
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
20 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
1,612 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 35 Minutes99232 | 342 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 312 | $134 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 217 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 176 | $188 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 94 | $131 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 136 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 872 | 216 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 479 | 171 |
| Losartan Potassium | 387 | 108 |
| Metformin Hcl | 385 | 101 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 330 | 98 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 294 | 127 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$256 across 10 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
- 2006-06-18
- Last updated
- 2011-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shahnaz Akhtar's NPI number?
- Shahnaz Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619912102, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shahnaz Akhtar's specialty?
- Shahnaz Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shahnaz Akhtar located?
- Shahnaz Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 16 E 29th St, Bayonne, NJ 07002-4603.
- What is Shahnaz Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shahnaz Akhtar is (201) 339-1685.
- Does Shahnaz Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Shahnaz Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shahnaz Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Shahnaz Akhtar's NPI (1619912102) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.