2026 NPPES data Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician NPI 1861706079 M.D.
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SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in WICHITA FALLS, Texas. 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
50
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician avg: 128
Industry payments
$6.3K
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WICHITA FALLS, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 50 claims across 39 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $6.3K across 25 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. filed 50 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WICHITA FALLS, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. 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).

SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/29/2010

NPI 1861706079

Primary specialty

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician

Mid-sized

5,062 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

50 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 128

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within Texas

1. Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 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).

SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider practicing in WICHITA FALLS, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1861706079. 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.

SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1631 11TH ST, WICHITA FALLS, TX, 76301, with a listed phone of (940) 764-5400. NPI 1861706079 was issued on 07/29/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKVAN 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 50 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $311 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 78.0%. 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.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,062 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 128 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

1631 11TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301

Provider Details

NPI 1861706079
Specialty Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/29/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. 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.

UNITED REGIONAL PHYSICIAN GROUP
WICHITA FALLS, TX
WICHITA FALLS HEART CLINIC PLLC
WICHITA FALLS, TX

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 SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.3K

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D.. To verify SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

50
Total Claims
$311
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
52
Total Day Supply
567
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$311
Opioid Claims
39 (78.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.09
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
25
Tramadol Hcl
12

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

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Overview

How SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. fits within the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

5,062
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
128
Avg Claims per Provider

SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D.'s 50 claims are below the specialty average of 128.

Nearby Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D.'s specialty?
SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician and practices in WICHITA FALLS, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. wrote 50 Medicare Part D claims totaling $311 in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. located?
SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. is located at 1631 11TH ST, WICHITA FALLS, TX, 76301. Phone: (940) 764-5400.
What is SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861706079, issued on 07/29/2010.
Does SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 78.0%.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,062 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider writes 128 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Acetaminophen-Codeine, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 50 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D.'s credentials?
SHAHAB AKVAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1861706079 with credentials M.D.. 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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