Zahid Akram, MD
NPI 1821071457 · Specialist · Hermitage, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zahid Akram, MD is a Specialist provider in Hermitage, PA (NPI 1821071457).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821071457
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD062326L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
837 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 | 252 | $114 |
| 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 | 122 | $14 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 104 | $83 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Asleep95819 | 65 | $387 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 65 | $80 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 494 | 97 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 411 | 96 |
| Topiramate | 306 | 77 |
| Levetiracetam | 279 | 54 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 264 | 73 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 220 | 51 |
| Gabapentin | 203 | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15,220 across 183 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
- 2005-11-29
- Last updated
- 2012-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zahid Akram's NPI number?
- Zahid Akram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821071457, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zahid Akram's specialty?
- Zahid Akram is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Zahid Akram located?
- Zahid Akram's practice location on file with NPPES is 295 N Kerrwood Dr, Hermitage, PA 16148-5207.
- What is Zahid Akram's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zahid Akram is (724) 983-1015.
- Does Zahid Akram accept Medicare?
- Zahid Akram is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zahid Akram's NPI active?
- Yes — Zahid Akram's NPI (1821071457) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.