Akhtar Purvez, M.D.
NPI 1922000132 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Charlottesville, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Akhtar Purvez, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Charlottesville, VA (NPI 1922000132).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922000132
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0101232914 (VA)
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
21 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
416 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 | 157 | $124 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 44 | $56 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 40 | $43 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Each Additional Level64484 | 39 | $107 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Each Additional Facet Joint64636 | 23 | $327 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 99 | 34 |
| Meloxicam | 94 | 23 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 91 | 15 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 40 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | — |
| Pregabalin | 31 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$415 across 7 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
- 2005-06-01
- Last updated
- 2025-09-15
- Certified
- 2025-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Akhtar Purvez's NPI number?
- Akhtar Purvez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922000132, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Akhtar Purvez's specialty?
- Akhtar Purvez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Akhtar Purvez located?
- Akhtar Purvez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2335 Seminole Ln Ste 500, Charlottesville, VA 22901-8304.
- What is Akhtar Purvez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Akhtar Purvez is (434) 328-2774.
- Does Akhtar Purvez accept Medicare?
- Akhtar Purvez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Akhtar Purvez's NPI active?
- Yes — Akhtar Purvez's NPI (1922000132) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.