2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1386692143 MD
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TARIQ AKBAR, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 855 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
MIPS score
87.9565/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.0K
84 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TARIQ AKBAR, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT WAYNE, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 855 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.9565/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.0K across 84 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TARIQ AKBAR, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.9565 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,535 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)

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

TARIQ AKBAR, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2006

NPI 1386692143

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,535 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

MIPS final score

87.9565/100 4.856500000000011% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TARIQ AKBAR, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.9565/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 87.9565/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 87.9565/100 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).

TARIQ AKBAR, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in FORT WAYNE, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1386692143. 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.

TARIQ AKBAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7900 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804, with a listed phone of (260) 432-2297. NPI 1386692143 was issued on 05/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKBAR 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 1,535 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 855 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $495K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.9565/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.048), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

7900 W JEFFERSON BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Provider Details

NPI 1386692143
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.9565
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.048
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TARIQ AKBAR, 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.

DEACONESS ILLINOIS SPECIALTY CLINIC, INC.
MARION, IL
LUTHERAN MEDICAL GROUP LLC
FORT WAYNE, IN

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 TARIQ AKBAR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.0K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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.

1,535
Total Claims
$495K
Total Drug Cost
855
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,312
Total Day Supply
49,839
Generic Drug Cost
$71K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 113, 65-74: 501, 75-84: 212, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
295
Famotidine
82
Omeprazole
65
Dicyclomine Hcl
41
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
33
Mesalamine Er
Mesalamine
24
Ursodiol
24
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
23
Esomeprazole Magnesium
21
Lubiprostone
21

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How TARIQ AKBAR, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

TARIQ AKBAR, MD's 1,535 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARIQ AKBAR, MD's specialty?
TARIQ AKBAR, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does TARIQ AKBAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARIQ AKBAR, MD wrote 1,535 Medicare Part D claims totaling $495K in drug costs for 855 beneficiaries.
What is TARIQ AKBAR, MD's Medicare quality score?
TARIQ AKBAR, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.9565/100 (Quality: 74.048). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TARIQ AKBAR, MD located?
TARIQ AKBAR, MD is located at 7900 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804. Phone: (260) 432-2297.
What is TARIQ AKBAR, MD's NPI number?
TARIQ AKBAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386692143, issued on 05/04/2006.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TARIQ AKBAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TARIQ AKBAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TARIQ AKBAR, MD accept Medicare?
TARIQ AKBAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,535 Part D claims and 855 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARIQ AKBAR, MD's credentials?
TARIQ AKBAR, MD's NPI is 1386692143 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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