Ralph Akl, DO
NPI 1962071654 · Family Medicine Physician · Ventura, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ralph Akl, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ventura, CA (NPI 1962071654).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962071654
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
190 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 102 | $68 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 39 | $177 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$177 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 49 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 43 | 14 |
| Metformin Hcl | 26 | — |
| Telmisartan | 20 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 18 | — |
| Lisinopril | 18 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$203 across 10 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
- 2021-06-18
- Last updated
- 2024-05-29
- Certified
- 2024-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ralph Akl's NPI number?
- Ralph Akl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962071654, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ralph Akl's specialty?
- Ralph Akl is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ralph Akl located?
- Ralph Akl's practice location on file with NPPES is 147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA 93003-2854.
- What is Ralph Akl's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ralph Akl is (805) 657-5552.
- Does Ralph Akl accept Medicare?
- Ralph Akl is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ralph Akl's NPI active?
- Yes — Ralph Akl's NPI (1962071654) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.