Quick answers
- Where does Javeed Akhter see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Buffalo Grove, IL and Oak Lawn, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Javeed Akhter's specialty?
- Medicare lists Pulmonary Disease as the primary specialty, and also Allergy/Immunology and Pediatric Medicine.
- Does Javeed Akhter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Javeed Akhter accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Javeed Akhter?
- (847) 459-1160, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Javeed Akhter's NPI number?
- 1457434235. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Javeed Akhter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 214 McHenry RdBuffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 459‑1160
- 4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Javeed Akhter as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation3,118 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Allergy/Immunologyalso
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1968 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457434235 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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