Quick answers
- Does Yasir N. Akhtar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yasir N. Akhtar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Yasir N. Akhtar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 399 Original Medicare patients and 1,564 services for Yasir N. Akhtar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Yasir N. Akhtar's NPI number?
- 1013001098. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Yasir N. Akhtar, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 399 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,564 |
| Different services or procedures | 93 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)292 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)156 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)118 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)97 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)80 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease60%
- Arthritis49%
- Heart failure48%
- Diabetes41%
Hospitals where Yasir N. Akhtar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Yasir N. Akhtar at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baptist Health CorbinCorbin, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180080
- Blount Memorial HospitalMaryville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440011
- Physicians Regional Medical CenterPowell, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440120
- Starr Regional Medical Center AthensAthens, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440068
- University Health System, IncKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440015
Practice locations
Addresses where Yasir N. Akhtar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 162 Bmh Physician, Office BldgMaryville, TN 37804 (865) 982‑7681
- 2 Trillium Way, Suite 306Corbin, KY 40701 (606) 526‑4070
- 2725 Asbury Rd, Suite 102Knoxville, TN 37914 (865) 444‑6161
- 2727 Asbury Rd, Suite 102Knoxville, TN 37914 (865) 444‑6161
- 705 Cook Dr, Suite 203Athens, TN 37303 (423) 622‑2337
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Yasir N. Akhtar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baptist Health Medical Group Inc2,472 clinicians in the group
- Blount Memorial Physician Group Inc252 clinicians in the group
- Athens Physicians Practice LLC31 clinicians in the group
- Neuro Heart LLC6 clinicians in the group
- TN Heart Clinic2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Tennessee →
Other cardiologists in Maryville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013001098 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians