2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1477530863 MD
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WAHEED AKHTAR, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in GOLDSBORO, North Carolina. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 900 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$486.04
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WAHEED AKHTAR, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GOLDSBORO, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 900 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $486.04 across 26 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WAHEED AKHTAR, MD filed 6,251 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GOLDSBORO, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WAHEED 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).

WAHEED AKHTAR, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/27/2005

NPI 1477530863

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,251 106% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within North Carolina

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

WAHEED AKHTAR, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in GOLDSBORO, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1477530863. 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.

WAHEED AKHTAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2615 HOSPITAL RD STE 300, GOLDSBORO, NC, 27534, with a listed phone of (919) 734-0033. NPI 1477530863 was issued on 12/27/2005. 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 6,251 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 900 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $842K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

2615 HOSPITAL RD STE 300
GOLDSBORO, NC 27534

Provider Details

NPI 1477530863
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/27/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WAHEED 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.

NORTH CAROLINA MG LLC
GOLDSBORO, NC

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

Total received

$486

Largest payer

ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)

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 · Typical

WAHEED AKHTAR, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 6,251 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.

6,251
Total Claims
$842K
Total Drug Cost
900
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,612
Total Day Supply
375,340
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$730K
Generic Drug Cost
$112K
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.98
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 105, 65-74: 379, 75-84: 296, 85+: 120

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
863
Eliquis
Apixaban
639
Spironolactone
585
Losartan Potassium
269
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
261
Carvedilol
237
Furosemide
231
Amiodarone Hcl
211
Atorvastatin Calcium
204
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
197

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How WAHEED AKHTAR, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

WAHEED AKHTAR, MD's 6,251 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WAHEED AKHTAR, MD's specialty?
WAHEED AKHTAR, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in GOLDSBORO, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does WAHEED AKHTAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WAHEED AKHTAR, MD wrote 6,251 Medicare Part D claims totaling $842K in drug costs for 900 beneficiaries.
Where is WAHEED AKHTAR, MD located?
WAHEED AKHTAR, MD is located at 2615 HOSPITAL RD STE 300, GOLDSBORO, NC, 27534. Phone: (919) 734-0033.
What is WAHEED AKHTAR, MD's NPI number?
WAHEED AKHTAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477530863, issued on 12/27/2005.
Does WAHEED AKHTAR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WAHEED AKHTAR, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $730K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WAHEED AKHTAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WAHEED AKHTAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Spironolactone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WAHEED AKHTAR, MD accept Medicare?
WAHEED AKHTAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,251 Part D claims and 900 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WAHEED AKHTAR, MD's credentials?
WAHEED AKHTAR, MD's NPI is 1477530863 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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