Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, M.D.

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Neurology Physician · Chillicothe, OH

  • NPI 1740266022
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
272 Hospital RD
Chillicothe, OH 456019031
(740) 779-4598
fax (740) 779-4599

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 27, 2022
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Ohio #80618 · North Carolina #2006-00101
Medicaid (2)
SC #PA8722 · OH #2359586

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740266022. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
609
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$54,105
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 151 99 $44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 104 85 $95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 54 54 $131
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 52 46 $140
95909 Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies 38 36 $76
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 37 36 $128
95910 Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies 31 31 $101
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 24 17 $78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 22 21 $65
95911 Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies 21 21 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$827
Transactions
59
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 27 $287.82
UCB, Inc. 6 $95.10
SK Life Science, Inc. 4 $63.09
Biogen, Inc. 3 $49.58
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc 3 $45.28
PFIZER INC. 3 $42.71
MDD US Operations, LLC 1 $41.98
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. 2 $33.27
Eisai Inc. 2 $32.92
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC 2 $31.03
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $30.97
Kyowa Kirin, Inc. 1 $22.83
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 1 $20.10
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 1 $16.72
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $13.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$810
Education
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,785
Patients
417
Total drug cost
$173,627
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 256 59 $2,430
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 234 52 $3,656
Levetiracetam Generic 189 34 $8,443
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 162 38 $6,004
Donepezil Hcl Generic 150 44 $1,727
Topiramate Generic 111 27 $1,690
Amitriptyline Hcl Generic 106 25 $1,093
Hydroxyzine Hcl Generic 92 35 $766
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 86 25 $885
Oxcarbazepine Generic 73 12 $4,420

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Muhammad Akhtar's medical specialty?
Dr. Muhammad Akhtar practices Neurology Physician in Chillicothe, OH.
Where does Dr. Muhammad Akhtar practice?
Dr. Muhammad Akhtar practices at 272 Hospital RD, Chillicothe, OH 456019031. Office phone: 7407794598.
What is Dr. Muhammad Akhtar's NPI?
Dr. Muhammad Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740266022, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Muhammad Akhtar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Muhammad Akhtar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Muhammad Akhtar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (HCPCS 95886); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.