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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1307 Federal Street, Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 152124756
(877) 660-6777
fax (412) 359-8055

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Royalty or License
$453,095
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$33,625
Consulting Fee
$12,242
Travel and Lodging
$8,488
Food and Beverage
$1,046

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.