Dr. Nausheen Akhter, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
18+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
2 locations
About Dr. Nausheen Akhter
Nausheen Akhter, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Chicago, IL.
Specialty Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
24
Years Experience
2
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)Credentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Class of 2002
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | — | Internal Medicine |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Nausheen Akhter
With 18 years of practice, Dr. Nausheen Akhter is an established cardiovascular disease (cardiology) provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2002. Dr. currently practices across 2 facilities, including The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134393812, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Nausheen Akhter as a moderate-volume cardiovascular disease (cardiology) provider, treating approximately 1K Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 2K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates balanced experience across typical Medicare conditions.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Nausheen Akhter received $125 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$125
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Nausheen Akhter
What does Dr. Nausheen Akhter specialize in?
Dr. Nausheen Akhter specializes in Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology).
Where does Dr. Nausheen Akhter practice?
Dr. Nausheen Akhter practices at The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. is also affiliated with 1 additional facility, listed below.
Does Dr. Nausheen Akhter accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Nausheen Akhter accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 1K Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Nausheen Akhter's NPI number?
Dr. Nausheen Akhter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134393812. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Nausheen Akhter been practicing?
Dr. Nausheen Akhter has approximately 18 years of practice experience, having graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2002.