Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sarah Akhtar, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1518462126
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 320
Columbia, SC 292036896
(803) 434-6771
fax (803) 434-3955
Additional location
15 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 300
Columbia, SC 292036843
(248) 421-3394
Mailing address
Po Box 743904
Atlanta, GA 303743904

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 16, 2022
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #86572
Medicaid
SC #865727

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518462126. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
630
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$60,601
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 303 118 $76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 215 111 $114
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 97 96 $107
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 15 15 $167

In context: peer comparison

Among 28 peers in this city , average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $15.60

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$16

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sarah Akhtar's medical specialty?
Dr. Sarah Akhtar practices Hospitalist Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Sarah Akhtar practice?
Dr. Sarah Akhtar practices at 14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 320, Columbia, SC 292036896. Office phone: 8034346771.
What is Dr. Sarah Akhtar's NPI?
Dr. Sarah Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518462126, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sarah Akhtar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sarah Akhtar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sarah Akhtar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.