Ghulam Akbari, M.D.
NPI 1639155153 · Internal Medicine Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ghulam Akbari, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1639155153).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639155153
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 234939 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,240 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 1,887 | $102 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 142 | $172 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 135 | $71 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 65 | $124 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 11 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$172 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 528 | 83 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 363 | 95 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 320 | 77 |
| Potassium Chloride | 209 | 56 |
| Furosemide | 197 | 50 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 180 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 179 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2026-04-17
- Certified
- 2026-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ghulam Akbari's NPI number?
- Ghulam Akbari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639155153, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ghulam Akbari's specialty?
- Ghulam Akbari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ghulam Akbari located?
- Ghulam Akbari's practice location on file with NPPES is 4 Atrium Dr, Albany, NY 12205-1441.
- What is Ghulam Akbari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ghulam Akbari is (518) 435-2740.
- Does Ghulam Akbari accept Medicare?
- Ghulam Akbari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ghulam Akbari's NPI active?
- Yes — Ghulam Akbari's NPI (1639155153) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.