Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Shefta Akhunji, M.D

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Springfield, IL

  • NPI 1477937811
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
701 N 1St St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 545-8000
fax (217) 545-4735
Mailing address
1025 S 6Th St
Springfield, IL 627032403

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 26, 2020
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036145326

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477937811. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
650
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$77,105
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 363 149 $119
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 102 102 $115
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 62 25 $79
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 57 56 $172
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 29 21 $76
99498 Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 19 15 $72
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 18 15 $209

In context: peer comparison

Among 26 peers in Springfield Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 150. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
36
Patients
35
Total drug cost
$303
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 19 18 $141
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 17 17 $162

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Shefta Akhunji's medical specialty?
Dr. Shefta Akhunji practices Hospitalist Physician in Springfield, IL.
Where does Dr. Shefta Akhunji practice?
Dr. Shefta Akhunji practices at 701 N 1St St, Springfield, IL 62702. Office phone: 2175458000.
What is Dr. Shefta Akhunji's NPI?
Dr. Shefta Akhunji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477937811, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shefta Akhunji accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shefta Akhunji accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shefta Akhunji commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.