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Diagnostic Radiology

Nila J. Akhtar

Works at hospitals in Rochester, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Nila J. Akhtar is a radiologist at 1216 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902. Phone: (507) 255-5123. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nila J. Akhtar had 1,826 Original Medicare patients and 33,847 services. NPI 1366611345. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 1216 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · Directions (6 more locations)
  • Phone: (507) 255‑5123
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
  • Group practice: Mayo Clinic
  • Medical school: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine · graduated 2003 (23 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nila J. Akhtar, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Nila J. Akhtar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nila J. 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 Nila J. Akhtar see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,826 Original Medicare patients and 33,847 services for Nila J. Akhtar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nila J. Akhtar's NPI number?
1366611345. 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 Nila J. 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 patients1,826
Services billed to Medicare33,847
Different services or procedures59
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)23,953 services
  2. Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)7,650 services
  3. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)724 services
  4. Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)363 services
  5. Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)258 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 cholesterol74%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%
  • Heart failure34%

Hospitals where Nila J. Akhtar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nila J. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nila J. Akhtar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nila J. Akhtar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mayo Clinic4,956 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Rochester

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

Medical schoolSouthern Illinois University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1366611345
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians