Muhammad Akbar, M.D.
NPI 1952513335 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Evanston, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Akbar, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Evanston, IL (NPI 1952513335).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952513335
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036105552 (IL)
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
19 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
3,491 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,453 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 394 | $86 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 378 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 231 | $140 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 152 | $130 |
| 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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 173 | 62 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 171 | 62 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 110 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 94 | 37 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 82 | 31 |
| Carvedilol | 66 | 26 |
| Furosemide | 64 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43 across 1 record (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
- 2007-05-05
- Last updated
- 2024-12-10
- Certified
- 2024-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Akbar's NPI number?
- Muhammad Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952513335, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Akbar's specialty?
- Muhammad Akbar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Akbar located?
- Muhammad Akbar's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Austin St Ste 207, Evanston, IL 60202-3442.
- What is Muhammad Akbar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Akbar is (847) 905-1001.
- Does Muhammad Akbar accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Akbar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Akbar's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Akbar's NPI (1952513335) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.