Seth Akst, MD
NPI 1881667459 · Anesthesiology Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Seth Akst, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1881667459).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881667459
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD034737 (DC)
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 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
199 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 32 | $134 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Lower Abdomen00840 | 23 | $201 |
| Anesthesia for Electroshock Therapy00104 | 20 | $112 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 19 | $238 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 18 | $265 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 18 | $307 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve) |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$44 across 2 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
- 2006-02-13
- Last updated
- 2022-12-11
- Certified
- 2022-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Seth Akst's NPI number?
- Seth Akst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881667459, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Seth Akst's specialty?
- Seth Akst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Seth Akst located?
- Seth Akst's practice location on file with NPPES is 5255 Loughboro Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20016-2633.
- What is Seth Akst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Seth Akst is (202) 715-4750.
- Does Seth Akst accept Medicare?
- Seth Akst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Seth Akst's NPI active?
- Yes — Seth Akst's NPI (1881667459) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.