Rizwan Akhtar, MD
NPI 1770786865 · Neurology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rizwan Akhtar, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1770786865).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770786865
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036152570 (IL)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
520 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 180 | $136 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 149 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 69 | $193 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 36 | $180 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 26 | $237 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 166 | 58 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 50 | 16 |
| Rasagiline Mesylate | 46 | 12 |
| Primidone | 34 | — |
| Propranolol Hcl | 23 | — |
| Amantadine Hclbrand: Amantadine | 16 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 15 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 330 S 9th StPenn Neurological Institute, Fl 2Philadelphia, PA 19107-6103Phone: (215) 829-7512
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-07
- Last updated
- 2020-04-21
- Certified
- 2020-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rizwan Akhtar's NPI number?
- Rizwan Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770786865, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rizwan Akhtar's specialty?
- Rizwan Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rizwan Akhtar located?
- Rizwan Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Chicago, IL 60611-3246.
- What is Rizwan Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rizwan Akhtar is (312) 695-7950.
- Does Rizwan Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Rizwan Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rizwan Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Rizwan Akhtar's NPI (1770786865) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.