Kamal Akhtar, FNP
NPI 1720543838 · Nurse Practitioner · Potosi, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kamal Akhtar, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Potosi, MO (NPI 1720543838).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720543838
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2019003452 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
380 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 165 | $103 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 160 | $150 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 36 | $61 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 19 | $177 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$177 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 42 | 41 |
| Prednisone | 42 | 39 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 29 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 26 | 26 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | 19 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 20 |
| Azithromycin | 18 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4500 Memorial DrBelleville, IL 62226-5360Phone: (618) 257-6220
- 525 Branson Landing BlvdBranson, MO 65616-2052Phone: (417) 875-2627
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-02-02
- Last updated
- 2026-05-22
- Certified
- 2026-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kamal Akhtar's NPI number?
- Kamal Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720543838, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kamal Akhtar's specialty?
- Kamal Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kamal Akhtar located?
- Kamal Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Health Way Dr, Potosi, MO 63664-1420.
- What is Kamal Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kamal Akhtar is (573) 438-5451.
- Does Kamal Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Kamal Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kamal Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Kamal Akhtar's NPI (1720543838) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.