Ali Akbar, MD
NPI 1740411370 · Gastroenterology Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ali Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1740411370).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740411370
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 38147 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
700 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 118 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 92 | $88 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 81 | $93 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 79 | $76 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 68 | $247 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 173 | 69 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 86 | 81 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 63 | 63 |
| Omeprazole | 59 | 20 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 51 | 23 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/Cbrand: Plenvu | 32 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$654 across 42 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
- 2009-07-30
- Last updated
- 2022-07-11
- Certified
- 2022-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ali Akbar's NPI number?
- Ali Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740411370, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ali Akbar's specialty?
- Ali Akbar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ali Akbar located?
- Ali Akbar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1325 Eastmoreland Ave Ste 410, Memphis, TN 38104-7540.
- What is Ali Akbar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ali Akbar is (901) 377-2111.
- Does Ali Akbar accept Medicare?
- Ali Akbar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ali Akbar's NPI active?
- Yes — Ali Akbar's NPI (1740411370) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.