Quick answers
- Does Shiza P. Akhtar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shiza P. 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 Shiza P. Akhtar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 13 Original Medicare patients and 23 services for Shiza P. Akhtar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shiza P. Akhtar's NPI number?
- 1386221141. 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 Shiza P. 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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 23 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
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%
Hospitals where Shiza P. Akhtar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shiza P. 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.
- Memorial Medical CenterLas Cruces, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320018
- Mountain View Regional Medical CenterLas Cruces, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320085
- Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLCLas Cruces, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320091
Practice locations
Addresses where Shiza P. Akhtar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2550 Samaritan DrLas Cruces, NM 88001 (800) 421‑8274
- 2560 Samaritan DrLas Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 800‑3868
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shiza P. Akhtar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC60 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Las Cruces
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Las Cruces, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386221141 |
| 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