Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Jeffrey Akhtar, DO
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Charleston, SC
- NPI 1053370841
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2270 Ashley Crossing Dr Ste 155
Charleston, SC 294145749
(843) 225-8308
fax (843) 225-3549 - Mailing address
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Po Box 13955
Charleston, SC 294223955
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 5, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #954
- Medicaid
- SC #009546
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053370841. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,600
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$131,306
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 671 | 282 | $119 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 110 | 110 | $77 | |
96160 |
Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment | 92 | 91 | $2 | |
G0442 |
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 88 | 88 | $17 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 76 | 76 | $121 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 74 | 46 | $167 | |
G0446 |
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes | 70 | 70 | $24 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 67 | 67 | $17 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 61 | 26 | $13 | |
99406 |
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes | 52 | 24 | $13 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 74 peers in Charleston Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 177. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$995
Transactions
43
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 11 | $153.00 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $136.96 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 6 | $120.97 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 4 | $102.72 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 4 | $93.96 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 4 | $89.06 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 3 | $49.23 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $34.22 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $31.24 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $26.68 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 1 | $25.29 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $22.20 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $22.00 | |
| Xeris Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $21.01 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $20.80 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,000
Patients
744
Total drug cost
$53,205
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 458 | 140 | $7,045 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 366 | 107 | $2,242 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 245 | 83 | $5,719 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 200 | 34 | $6,045 |
| Valsartan | Generic | 190 | 53 | $6,380 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 187 | 21 | $4,048 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 185 | 51 | $4,449 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 182 | 34 | $1,267 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 160 | 43 | $3,304 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Generic | 159 | 30 | $1,132 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Jeffrey Akhtar's medical specialty?
Dr. Jeffrey Akhtar practices Internal Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Jeffrey Akhtar practice?
Dr. Jeffrey Akhtar practices at 2270 Ashley Crossing Dr Ste 155, Charleston, SC 294145749. Office phone: 8432258308.
What is Dr. Jeffrey Akhtar's NPI?
Dr. Jeffrey Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053370841, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Akhtar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jeffrey Akhtar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jeffrey Akhtar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497); Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment (HCPCS 96160). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.