2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1235871575 MBBS, MD
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ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in GALVESTON, 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
64
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
What the federal data reveals: ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GALVESTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 64 claims across 22 beneficiaries .

What stands out: ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD filed 64 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GALVESTON, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/08/2022

NPI 1235871575

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

64 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Texas

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

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).

ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in GALVESTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MBBS, MD. NPI: 1235871575. 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.

ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MBBS, MD credentials at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX, 77555, with a listed phone of (409) 747-1883. NPI 1235871575 was issued on 04/08/2022. 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 64 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K 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

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Provider Details

NPI 1235871575
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MBBS, MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/08/2022

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 ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD. To verify ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD'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.

64
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
77
Total Day Supply
1,874
Generic Drug Cost
$959

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.37

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, 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

ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD's 64 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD's specialty?
ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in GALVESTON, Texas. Credentials: MBBS, MD.
How much does ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD wrote 64 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD located?
ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD is located at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX, 77555. Phone: (409) 747-1883.
What is ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD's NPI number?
ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235871575, issued on 04/08/2022.
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.
Does ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD accept Medicare?
ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 64 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD's credentials?
ZAHRA AKHTAR, MBBS, MD's NPI is 1235871575 with credentials MBBS, 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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