2026 NPPES data Addiction Psychiatry Physician NPI 1972026490 MD
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MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD

Addiction Psychiatry Physician in NORWICH, Connecticut. 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
431
Medicare Part D claims · 67 beneficiaries · Addiction Psychiatry Physician avg: 792
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.8325/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$218.54
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD is a Addiction Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORWICH, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 431 claims across 67 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.8325/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $218.54 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.8325 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 431 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)

MAHFUZA 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).

MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2017

NPI 1972026490

Primary specialty

Addiction Psychiatry Physician

Niche

667 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

431 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 792

MIPS final score

95.8325/100 12.732500000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Addiction Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Addiction Psychiatry Physician share within Connecticut

1. Addiction Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Psychiatry Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Addiction Psychiatry Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.8325/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Addiction Psychiatry Physician) — 95.8325/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.8%
MIPS final score (Addiction Psychiatry Physician) — 95.8325/100 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).

MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD is a Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in NORWICH, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1972026490. 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.

MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 326 WASHINGTON ST, NORWICH, CT, 06360, with a listed phone of (860) 889-8331. NPI 1972026490 was issued on 07/18/2017. 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 431 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 67 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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 95.8325/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.3333, Cost 69.5333), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Addiction Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 667 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 792 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

326 WASHINGTON ST
NORWICH, CT 06360

Provider Details

NPI 1972026490
Specialty Addiction Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/18/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.8325
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.3333
Quality
69.5333
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MAHFUZA 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.

THE SOUTHEAST PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
KENNESAW, GA

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 MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$219

Largest payer

Neurocrine Biosciences, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 431 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

431
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
67
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
435
Total Day Supply
8,000
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
52.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
31
Trazodone Hcl
28
Risperidone
18
Hydroxyzine Hcl
17
Naloxone Hcl
16
Pantoprazole Sodium
14
Benztropine Mesylate
13
Olanzapine
13
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
12
Quetiapine Fumarate
12

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

Addiction Psychiatry Physician Overview

How MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD fits within the Addiction Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

667
Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
49
States with Addiction Psychiatry Physician
792
Avg Claims per Provider

MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD's 431 claims are below the specialty average of 792.

Nearby Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Addiction Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD's specialty?
MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD specializes in Addiction Psychiatry Physician and practices in NORWICH, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD wrote 431 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 67 beneficiaries.
What is MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD's Medicare quality score?
MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.8325/100 (Quality: 88.3333, Cost: 69.5333). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD located?
MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD is located at 326 WASHINGTON ST, NORWICH, CT, 06360. Phone: (860) 889-8331.
What is MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD's NPI number?
MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972026490, issued on 07/18/2017.
Does MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 667 Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider writes 792 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Trazodone Hcl, Risperidone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD accept Medicare?
MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 431 Part D claims and 67 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD's credentials?
MAHFUZA AKHTAR, MD's NPI is 1972026490 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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