Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Shahab Akhter, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Transplant Surgery Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Greenville, NC

  • NPI 1114998044
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
115 Heart Dr
Greenville, NC 278348982
(252) 744-4400
fax (252) 744-7624
Mailing address
Po Box 751069
Charlotte, NC 282751069

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 23, 2024
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Carolina #2016-02426 · Wisconsin #61348 · Wisconsin #61348-20

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1114998044. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
458
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$136,548
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
33508 Harvest of vein using an endoscope 61 61 $15
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 53 53 $1,667
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) 49 42 $8
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 46 37 $8
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 45 34 $22
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 38 33 $10
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 32 28 $8
81003 Automated urinalysis test 28 27 $2
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 27 26 $13
33517 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft 26 26 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Greenville Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$31
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Atricure, INC. 1 $31.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$31

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Shahab Akhter's medical specialty?
Dr. Shahab Akhter practices Surgery Physician in Greenville, NC.
Where does Dr. Shahab Akhter practice?
Dr. Shahab Akhter practices at 115 Heart Dr, Greenville, NC 278348982. Office phone: 2527444400.
What is Dr. Shahab Akhter's NPI?
Dr. Shahab Akhter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114998044, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shahab Akhter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shahab Akhter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shahab Akhter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (HCPCS 80048). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.