Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Riffat Akhtar, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician · Pottsville, PA
- NPI 1295726305
- 21 yrs on file
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
106 So Claude A. Lord Boulevard
Pottsville, PA 179013637
(570) 622-4209
fax (570) 622-1386
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 18, 2010
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD059634L
- Medicaid (2)
- PA #1651052 · PA #1007288440033
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295726305. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
62
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,538
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 39 | 15 | $46 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 23 | 18 | $75 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
955
Patients
37
Total drug cost
$30,833
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 151 | 13 | $1,933 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 116 | 12 | $1,318 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 109 | 12 | $935 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 104 | 0 | $483 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 86 | 0 | $784 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 65 | 0 | $149 |
| Lactulose | Generic | 56 | 0 | $1,046 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 47 | 0 | $331 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 44 | 0 | $21,364 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 40 | 0 | $411 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Riffat Akhtar's medical specialty?
Dr. Riffat Akhtar practices Internal Medicine Physician in Pottsville, PA.
Where does Dr. Riffat Akhtar practice?
Dr. Riffat Akhtar practices at 106 So Claude A. Lord Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 179013637. Office phone: 5706224209.
What is Dr. Riffat Akhtar's NPI?
Dr. Riffat Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295726305, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Riffat Akhtar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.