Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mehmet Akay, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1457510729
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6400 Fannin St Ste 2500
Houston, TX 770301537
(713) 486-6737
fax (713) 500-0868
Mailing address
3430 Gannett St
Houston, TX 770253712

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 21, 2022
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #N4891 · Florida #ME96948

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457510729. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
12
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$9,307
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 12 12 $776

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Houston Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$6,597
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
TransMedics, INC. 4 $4,655.88
Abbott Laboratories 11 $833.88
Abiomed 6 $459.94
Atricure, INC. 2 $190.40
Boston Scientific Corporation 4 $150.83
Baxter Healthcare 1 $142.36
Medinc of Texas 1 $119.33
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. 1 $23.78
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 1 $20.73

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$4,721
Food and Beverage
$1,876

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Mehmet Akay's medical specialty?
Dr. Mehmet Akay practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Mehmet Akay practice?
Dr. Mehmet Akay practices at 6400 Fannin St Ste 2500, Houston, TX 770301537. Office phone: 7134866737.
What is Dr. Mehmet Akay's NPI?
Dr. Mehmet Akay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457510729, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mehmet Akay accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mehmet Akay accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mehmet Akay commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.