Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Safdar Akbar, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Bronx, NY
- NPI 1508027434
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 89.2 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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234 E 149Th St
Bronx, NY 104515504
(718) 579-6010 - Mailing address
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1202 Baker Pl S, Apt 14
Frederick, MD 217024623
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 24, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New York #249018 · West Virginia #30735
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508027434. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
946
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$79,236
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 348 | 306 | $8 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 310 | 300 | $118 | |
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 134 | 132 | $172 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 92 | 90 | $71 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 46 | 45 | $208 | |
99282 |
Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making | 16 | 15 | $41 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 157 peers in Bronx Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
328
Patients
324
Total drug cost
$1,334
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 70 | 70 | $232 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 64 | 63 | $307 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | Generic | 42 | 42 | $98 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 42 | 39 | $90 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | Generic | 28 | 28 | $69 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 19 | 19 | $159 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 16 | 16 | $106 |
| Meclizine Hcl | Generic | 13 | 13 | $51 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 12 | 12 | $13 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $87 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Safdar Akbar's medical specialty?
Dr. Safdar Akbar practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Bronx, NY.
Where does Dr. Safdar Akbar practice?
Dr. Safdar Akbar practices at 234 E 149Th St, Bronx, NY 104515504. Office phone: 7185796010.
What is Dr. Safdar Akbar's NPI?
Dr. Safdar Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508027434, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Safdar Akbar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Safdar Akbar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Safdar Akbar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.