Bushra Akram, MD
NPI 1962998781 · Rheumatology Physician · Oklahoma City, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bushra Akram, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Oklahoma City, OK (NPI 1962998781).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962998781
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33788 (OK)
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
7 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
687 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 | 271 | $114 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 254 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 110 | $154 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 22 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 19 | $167 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 156 | 60 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 132 | 64 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 126 | 46 |
| Meloxicam | 108 | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 77 | 26 |
| Celecoxib | 71 | 23 |
| Leflunomide | 61 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$665 across 31 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
- 2018-07-04
- Last updated
- 2023-07-27
- Certified
- 2023-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bushra Akram's NPI number?
- Bushra Akram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962998781, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bushra Akram's specialty?
- Bushra Akram is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bushra Akram located?
- Bushra Akram's practice location on file with NPPES is 4221 S Western Ave Ste 4045, Oklahoma City, OK 73109-3449.
- What is Bushra Akram's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bushra Akram is (405) 644-5030.
- Does Bushra Akram accept Medicare?
- Bushra Akram is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bushra Akram's NPI active?
- Yes — Bushra Akram's NPI (1962998781) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.