Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sam Akhavan, MD
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Sports Medicine) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1801074711
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.5 / 100 · 2023
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1307 Federal Street, Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 152124756
(877) 660-6777
fax (412) 359-8055
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 17, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0005X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD434005
- Medicaid (2)
- PA #1021834950001 · WV #3810012802
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801074711. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,251
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$60,728
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,600 | 101 | $1 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 252 | 114 | $76 | |
J7323 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 114 | 26 | $127 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 87 | 65 | $86 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 77 | 68 | $124 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 58 | 45 | $46 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 35 | 27 | $33 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 28 | 28 | $162 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Pittsburgh Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 247. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$508,496
Transactions
86
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrex, INC. | 79 | $507,997.05 | |
| Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, LLC | 7 | $498.55 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
45
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$2,156
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 45 | 30 | $2,156 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sam Akhavan's medical specialty?
Dr. Sam Akhavan practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Sam Akhavan practice?
Dr. Sam Akhavan practices at 1307 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 152124756. Office phone: 8776606777.
What is Dr. Sam Akhavan's NPI?
Dr. Sam Akhavan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801074711, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sam Akhavan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sam Akhavan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sam Akhavan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose (HCPCS J7323). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.