Shifa Akhtar, MD
NPI 1902548175 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shifa Akhtar, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1902548175).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902548175
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 48 | 25 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 44 | 32 |
| Minoxidil | 25 | 11 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 20 | — |
| Hydrocortisone | 20 | 16 |
| Mupirocin | 13 | — |
| Dapsone | 13 | — |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,604 across 20 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
- 2022-04-08
- Last updated
- 2022-04-08
- Certified
- 2022-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shifa Akhtar's NPI number?
- Shifa Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902548175, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shifa Akhtar's specialty?
- Shifa Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Shifa Akhtar located?
- Shifa Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Avenue/Na-23, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001.
- What is Shifa Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shifa Akhtar is (216) 444-2200.
- Does Shifa Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Shifa Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shifa Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Shifa Akhtar's NPI (1902548175) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.