Quick answers
- Does Kamal Akhtar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kamal 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 Kamal Akhtar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 369 Original Medicare patients and 408 services for Kamal Akhtar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kamal Akhtar's NPI number?
- 1720543838. 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 Kamal 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 | 369 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 408 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)165 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)160 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)36 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)19 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%
- Arthritis61%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Anxiety38%
- Depression36%
Hospitals where Kamal Akhtar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kamal 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.
- Blessing HospitalQuincy, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140015
- Cox Medical Center BransonBranson, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260094
- Memorial HospitalBelleville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140185
- Parkland Health Center - Bonne TerreBonne Terre, MO · Rural Emergency Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260779
Practice locations
Addresses where Kamal Akhtar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Memorial DrAlton, IL 62002 (618) 463‑7311
- 100 Medical DrHannibal, MO 63401
- 1005 Broadway StQuincy, IL 62301 (217) 223‑8400
- 1101 W Liberty StFarmington, MO 63640 · Southeastern Emergency Services of Memphis PC (573) 756‑6451
- 1101 W Liberty St, Parkland Health Center FarmingtonFarmington, MO 63640 (573) 756‑6451
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kamal Akhtar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Washington University3,029 clinicians in the group
- Cep America LLC1,023 clinicians in the group
- Blessing Hospital421 clinicians in the group
- Washington University Community Specialists LLC105 clinicians in the group
- Southeastern Emergency Physicians of Memphis LLC94 clinicians in the group
- Emergency Services Midwest SC37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Alton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alton, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Washington University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720543838 |
| 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