Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Tamer Akel, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Woodland Park, NJ
- NPI 1790165157
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
999 McBride Ave Ste B204
Woodland Park, NJ 074242563
(973) 256-5667 - Additional location
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175 High St
Newton, NJ 078601004
(973) 579-8321
fax (973) 383-4572
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 19, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Jersey #25MA10587900
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790165157. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
736
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$62,256
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 225 | 77 | $85 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 102 | 102 | $72 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 81 | 79 | $73 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 62 | 62 | $81 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 50 | 43 | $138 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 49 | 47 | $16 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 43 | 42 | $140 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 28 | 27 | $16 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 23 | 22 | $186 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 21 | 21 | $183 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Woodland Park Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$261
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $134.13 | |
| ShockWave Medical, INC | 4 | $77.78 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $34.19 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $15.31 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
121
Patients
49
Total drug cost
$1,457
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 45 | 24 | $700 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 18 | 14 | $300 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 16 | 11 | $90 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 16 | 0 | $39 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $253 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 12 | 0 | $75 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Tamer Akel's medical specialty?
Dr. Tamer Akel practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Woodland Park, NJ.
Where does Dr. Tamer Akel practice?
Dr. Tamer Akel practices at 999 McBride Ave Ste B204, Woodland Park, NJ 074242563. Office phone: 9732565667.
What is Dr. Tamer Akel's NPI?
Dr. Tamer Akel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790165157, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tamer Akel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tamer Akel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tamer Akel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.