Anita Akhtar, MD
NPI 1982952453 · Rheumatology Physician · Stafford, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anita Akhtar, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Stafford, VA (NPI 1982952453).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982952453
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 280350 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
13 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
890 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 | 458 | $116 |
| 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 | 246 | $15 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 102 | $11 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 42 | $157 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $82 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $11–$157 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 496 | 126 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 490 | 102 |
| Prednisone | 367 | 124 |
| Meloxicam | 128 | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 115 | 24 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 110 | 29 |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 100 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$431 across 32 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
- 2012-08-15
- Last updated
- 2025-08-01
- Certified
- 2025-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anita Akhtar's NPI number?
- Anita Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982952453, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anita Akhtar's specialty?
- Anita Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anita Akhtar located?
- Anita Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 125 Hospital Center Blvd Ste 221, Stafford, VA 22554-6203.
- What is Anita Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anita Akhtar is (540) 899-3595.
- Does Anita Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Anita Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anita Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Anita Akhtar's NPI (1982952453) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.