2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1982952453 MD
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ANITA AKHTAR, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in STAFFORD, Virginia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 383 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
90.1191/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$431.47
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANITA AKHTAR, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in STAFFORD, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 383 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1191/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $431.47 across 32 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANITA AKHTAR, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.1191 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,942 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANITA AKHTAR, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ANITA AKHTAR, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/15/2012

NPI 1982952453

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,942 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

90.1191/100 7.019100000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Virginia

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANITA AKHTAR, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.1191/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 90.1191/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 90.1191/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANITA AKHTAR, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in STAFFORD, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1982952453. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANITA AKHTAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 125 HOSPITAL CENTER BLVD STE 221, STAFFORD, VA, 22554, with a listed phone of (540) 899-3595. NPI 1982952453 was issued on 08/15/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKHTAR most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,942 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 383 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.8 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.1191/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.9698), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

125 HOSPITAL CENTER BLVD STE 221
STAFFORD, VA 22554

Provider Details

NPI 1982952453
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/15/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

90.1191
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.9698
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANITA AKHTAR, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MARY WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS LLC
STAFFORD, VA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ANITA AKHTAR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$431

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,942
Total Claims
$3.8M
Total Drug Cost
383
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,083
Total Day Supply
148,217
Generic Drug Cost
$75K
Opioid Claims
203 (6.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 193, 75-84: 120, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
409
Prednisone
406
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
376
Gabapentin
102
Tramadol Hcl
96
Omeprazole
94
Alendronate Sodium
78
Allopurinol
76
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
67
Duloxetine Hcl
66

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How ANITA AKHTAR, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ANITA AKHTAR, MD's 2,942 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AKHTAR.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANITA AKHTAR, MD's specialty?
ANITA AKHTAR, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in STAFFORD, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANITA AKHTAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANITA AKHTAR, MD wrote 2,942 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.8M in drug costs for 383 beneficiaries.
What is ANITA AKHTAR, MD's Medicare quality score?
ANITA AKHTAR, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1191/100 (Quality: 66.9698). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANITA AKHTAR, MD located?
ANITA AKHTAR, MD is located at 125 HOSPITAL CENTER BLVD STE 221, STAFFORD, VA, 22554. Phone: (540) 899-3595.
What is ANITA AKHTAR, MD's NPI number?
ANITA AKHTAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982952453, issued on 08/15/2012.
Does ANITA AKHTAR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANITA AKHTAR, MD had 203 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANITA AKHTAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANITA AKHTAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Prednisone, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANITA AKHTAR, MD accept Medicare?
ANITA AKHTAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,942 Part D claims and 383 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANITA AKHTAR, MD's credentials?
ANITA AKHTAR, MD's NPI is 1982952453 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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