2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1720609852 MD
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MEHAK AKHTER, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in MESA, Arizona. 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
252
Medicare Part D claims · 130 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$16.81
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MEHAK AKHTER, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MESA, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 252 claims across 130 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $16.81 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MEHAK AKHTER, MD filed 252 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MESA, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MEHAK AKHTER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MEHAK AKHTER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/29/2020

NPI 1720609852

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

252 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Arizona

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

MEHAK AKHTER, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in MESA, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1720609852. 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.

MEHAK AKHTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6811 E SUPERSTITION SPRINGS BLVD, MESA, AZ, 85209, with a listed phone of (800) 233-3264. NPI 1720609852 was issued on 04/29/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKHTER 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 252 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 130 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend. 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.

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

6811 E SUPERSTITION SPRINGS BLVD
MESA, AZ 85209

Provider Details

NPI 1720609852
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/29/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEHAK AKHTER, 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.

CIGNA HEALTHCARE OF ARIZONA INC
MESA, AZ
HONORHEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
GLENDALE, AZ

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 MEHAK AKHTER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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.

252
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
413
Total Day Supply
10,254
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 46, 75-84: 49, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
14
Atorvastatin Calcium
13
Diclofenac Sodium
11

* 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 MEHAK AKHTER, 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

MEHAK AKHTER, MD's 252 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEHAK AKHTER, MD's specialty?
MEHAK AKHTER, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in MESA, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does MEHAK AKHTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEHAK AKHTER, MD wrote 252 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
Where is MEHAK AKHTER, MD located?
MEHAK AKHTER, MD is located at 6811 E SUPERSTITION SPRINGS BLVD, MESA, AZ, 85209. Phone: (800) 233-3264.
What is MEHAK AKHTER, MD's NPI number?
MEHAK AKHTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720609852, issued on 04/29/2020.
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 MEHAK AKHTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEHAK AKHTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Atorvastatin Calcium, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEHAK AKHTER, MD accept Medicare?
MEHAK AKHTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 252 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEHAK AKHTER, MD's credentials?
MEHAK AKHTER, MD's NPI is 1720609852 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.
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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