2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1417919952 MD
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SAJID AKHTAR, MD

Nephrology Physician in AUGUSTA, Georgia. 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 · 601 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$149.71
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAJID AKHTAR, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AUGUSTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 601 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $149.71 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAJID AKHTAR, MD filed 3,417 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AUGUSTA, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

SAJID AKHTAR, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2006

NPI 1417919952

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,417 135% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

SAJID AKHTAR, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in AUGUSTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1417919952. 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.

SAJID AKHTAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 818 SAINT SEBASTIAN WAY, AUGUSTA, GA, 30901, with a listed phone of (706) 722-0186. NPI 1417919952 was issued on 04/03/2006. 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 3,417 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 601 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $251K 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

818 SAINT SEBASTIAN WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Provider Details

NPI 1417919952
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAJID 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.

AUGUSTA NEPHROLOGY AND INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, PC
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC

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

Total received

$150

Largest payer

CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US 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

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

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 3,417 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.

3,417
Total Claims
$251K
Total Drug Cost
601
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,236
Total Day Supply
243,828
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$152K
Generic Drug Cost
$99K
Antibiotic Claims
61

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.56
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 124, 65-74: 226, 75-84: 197, 85+: 54

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
334
Losartan Potassium
318
Allopurinol
263
Carvedilol
203
Calcitriol
169
Doxazosin Mesylate
130
Lisinopril
121
Furosemide
113
Sevelamer Carbonate
93
Bumetanide
85

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How SAJID AKHTAR, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

SAJID AKHTAR, MD's 3,417 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAJID AKHTAR, MD's specialty?
SAJID AKHTAR, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in AUGUSTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does SAJID AKHTAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAJID AKHTAR, MD wrote 3,417 Medicare Part D claims totaling $251K in drug costs for 601 beneficiaries.
Where is SAJID AKHTAR, MD located?
SAJID AKHTAR, MD is located at 818 SAINT SEBASTIAN WAY, AUGUSTA, GA, 30901. Phone: (706) 722-0186.
What is SAJID AKHTAR, MD's NPI number?
SAJID AKHTAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417919952, issued on 04/03/2006.
Does SAJID AKHTAR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAJID AKHTAR, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $152K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAJID AKHTAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAJID AKHTAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium, Allopurinol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAJID AKHTAR, MD accept Medicare?
SAJID AKHTAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,417 Part D claims and 601 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAJID AKHTAR, MD's credentials?
SAJID AKHTAR, MD's NPI is 1417919952 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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