Quick answers
- Does Iqbal M. Akhter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Iqbal M. Akhter 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 Iqbal M. Akhter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 236 Original Medicare patients and 123,233 services for Iqbal M. Akhter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Iqbal M. Akhter's NPI number?
- 1083719991. 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 Iqbal M. Akhter, 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 | 236 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 123,233 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)111,600 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)367 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)280 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)268 services
- Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc (J7050)92 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol69%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Osteoporosis29%
Hospitals where Iqbal M. Akhter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Iqbal M. Akhter 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.
- Deaconess Illinois CrossroadsMount Vernon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140294
- Good Samaritan Regional Health CenterMount Vernon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140046
- Herrin HospitalHerrin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140011
- SSM Health St Mary's Hospital -CentraliaCentralia, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140034
- St Josephs HospitalBreese, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140145
Practice locations
Addresses where Iqbal M. Akhter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1007 S 42nd StMount Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242‑4626
- 705 S GrandNashville, IL 62263
- 705 S Grand StNashville, IL 62263 (618) 327‑8236
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Iqbal M. Akhter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Washington County Hospital District22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Washington County Hospital District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083719991 |
| 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