Zaher Akkad, M.D.
NPI 1952308454 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zaher Akkad, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1952308454).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952308454
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33110 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 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
4,613 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 | 892 | $124 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 880 | $114 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 779 | $14 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 402 | $189 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 296 | $118 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 294 | 109 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 290 | 112 |
| Losartan Potassium | 214 | 94 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 189 | 76 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 172 | 79 |
| Lisinopril | 128 | 54 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,447 across 29 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
- 2005-06-30
- Last updated
- 2015-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zaher Akkad's NPI number?
- Zaher Akkad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952308454, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zaher Akkad's specialty?
- Zaher Akkad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zaher Akkad located?
- Zaher Akkad's practice location on file with NPPES is 1331 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006-2754.
- What is Zaher Akkad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zaher Akkad is (602) 277-6181.
- Does Zaher Akkad accept Medicare?
- Zaher Akkad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zaher Akkad's NPI active?
- Yes — Zaher Akkad's NPI (1952308454) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.