Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Neurology Physician · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1770786865
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
259 E Erie St Ste 1900
Chicago, IL 606113246
(312) 695-7950
fax (312) 695-5747
Additional location
330 S 9Th St, Penn Neurological Institute, Fl 2
Philadelphia, PA 191076103
(215) 829-7512

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 21, 2020
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036152570 · Pennsylvania #MD442600

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770786865. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
212
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$33,803
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 94 64 $136
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 49 37 $188
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 29 29 $178
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 24 24 $185
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 16 16 $140

In context: peer comparison

Among 86 peers in this city , average services per provider: 171. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
214
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$17,779
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 82 30 $6,913
Rasagiline Mesylate Generic 28 0 $7,179
Primidone Generic 24 0 $757
Gabapentin Generic 18 0 $272
Memantine Hcl Generic 17 0 $320
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 16 0 $641
Propranolol Hcl Generic 15 0 $394
Selegiline Hcl Generic 14 0 $1,303

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rizwan Akhtar's medical specialty?
Dr. Rizwan Akhtar practices Neurology Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Rizwan Akhtar practice?
Dr. Rizwan Akhtar practices at 259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Chicago, IL 606113246. Office phone: 3126957950.
What is Dr. Rizwan Akhtar's NPI?
Dr. Rizwan Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770786865, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rizwan Akhtar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rizwan Akhtar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rizwan Akhtar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.