Asif Akhtar, M.D.
NPI 1801900352 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Asif Akhtar, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1801900352).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801900352
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L7957 (TX)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,212 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 685 | $135 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 249 | $197 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 89 | $200 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 79 | $14 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 44 | $178 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 342 | 118 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 196 | 64 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 191 | 59 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 190 | 70 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 172 | 63 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 143 | 93 |
| Olmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 707 S Fry RdSuite 380Katy, TX 77450-2256Phone: (281) 829-3860Fax: (281) 829-3861
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-19
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asif Akhtar's NPI number?
- Asif Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801900352, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Asif Akhtar's specialty?
- Asif Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Asif Akhtar located?
- Asif Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 19255 Park Row Ste 204, Houston, TX 77084-7310.
- What is Asif Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Asif Akhtar is (281) 829-3860.
- Does Asif Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Asif Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Asif Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Asif Akhtar's NPI (1801900352) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.