Saresh Akmal, MD
NPI 1972130243 · Family Medicine Physician · Dalton, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saresh Akmal, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Dalton, GA (NPI 1972130243).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972130243
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 260752 (NC)
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
752 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 | 280 | $119 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 180 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $83 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 64 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 47 | $89 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 39 | $17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 87 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 79 | 29 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 68 | 27 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 65 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 63 | 27 |
| Omeprazole | 52 | 18 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$425 across 22 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 800 Gi Maddox PkwyChatsworth, GA 30705-4008Phone: (706) 686-8015Fax: (706) 686-8063
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-03-25
- Last updated
- 2023-07-19
- Certified
- 2023-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saresh Akmal's NPI number?
- Saresh Akmal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972130243, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saresh Akmal's specialty?
- Saresh Akmal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saresh Akmal located?
- Saresh Akmal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1107 Memorial Dr Ste G2, Dalton, GA 30720-8662.
- What is Saresh Akmal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saresh Akmal is (706) 529-3245.
- Does Saresh Akmal accept Medicare?
- Saresh Akmal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saresh Akmal's NPI active?
- Yes — Saresh Akmal's NPI (1972130243) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.