Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Akl Fahed, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1720423460
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-2865

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2021
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #269109

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720423460. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
345
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$52,848
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 87 79 $13
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 35 14 $228
92978 Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel 27 23 $99
93454 Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 25 25 $199
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 25 18 $85
93571 Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment, initial vessel 24 23 $76
92928 Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch 23 19 $627
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 21 21 $187
93456 Insertion of tube in right heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 20 20 $299
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 19 14 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 134 peers in Boston Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,217
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Heartflow, INC. 2 $2,200.00
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $16.81

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$2,200
Food and Beverage
$17

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Akl Fahed's medical specialty?
Dr. Akl Fahed practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Akl Fahed practice?
Dr. Akl Fahed practices at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114. Office phone: 6177262865.
What is Dr. Akl Fahed's NPI?
Dr. Akl Fahed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720423460, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Akl Fahed accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Akl Fahed accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Akl Fahed commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel (HCPCS 92978). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.