Anwar Akhras, MD
NPI 1942680640 · Anesthesiology Physician · Palos Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anwar Akhras, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Palos Heights, IL (NPI 1942680640).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942680640
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2019029227 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
252 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 168 | $219 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 20 | $122 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 19 | $45 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 17 | $81 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 15 | $89 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453-2600Phone: (708) 283-5500
- 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital PlzDept AnesthesiologySaint Louis, MO 63110-1003Phone: (800) 862-9980Fax: (314) 362-1185
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-08
- Last updated
- 2024-12-17
- Certified
- 2024-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anwar Akhras's NPI number?
- Anwar Akhras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942680640, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anwar Akhras's specialty?
- Anwar Akhras is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anwar Akhras located?
- Anwar Akhras's practice location on file with NPPES is 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1290.
- What is Anwar Akhras's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anwar Akhras is (708) 923-3936.
- Does Anwar Akhras accept Medicare?
- Anwar Akhras is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anwar Akhras's NPI active?
- Yes — Anwar Akhras's NPI (1942680640) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.