Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Afaque Akhtar, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Fuquay Varina, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Akhtar
Dr. Afaque Akhtar is an internal medicine specialist in Fuquay Varina, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Akhtar performed 4,308 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Akhtar received a total of $2,078 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 96 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Akhtar is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 8% volume in NC
$2,078 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,308
Medicare services
Top 8% in NC for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (GenVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
2,400 | $5 | $24 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
412 | $85 | $160 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 208 | $0 | $5 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
144 | $65 | $110 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
134 | $4 | $10 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
120 | $195 | $220 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
110 | $61 | $120 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
110 | $45 | $100 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
97 | $40 | $152 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
56 | $60 | $120 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
55 | $87 | $194 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
52 | $122 | $250 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
50 | $8 | $10 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
47 | $29 | $80 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
37 | $35 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
37 | $29 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
35 | $76 | $80 |
| Annual depression screening | 31 | $17 | $30 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
29 | $2 | $30 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
29 | $10 | $95 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
21 | $55 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
20 | $35 | $100 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
17 | $20 | $60 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
17 | $3 | $20 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $117 | $250 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
14 | $13 | $50 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
11 | $54 | $180 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,078
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $297/year across 7 years
Top 28% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
96
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$894
2023
$115
2022
$205
2021
$168
2020
$61
2019
$242
2018
$393
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$657
Lilly USA, LLC
$74
Orexo US, Inc.
$51
Corcept Therapeutics
$25
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$18
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$16
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 87.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$710
Novo Nordisk Inc
$225
PFIZER INC.
$156
Amgen Inc.
$121
Lilly USA, LLC
$101
Orexo US, Inc.
$82
Indivior Inc.
$74
AbbVie Inc.
$74
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$60
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$46
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$42
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$35
Shire North American Group Inc
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$30
Corcept Therapeutics
$25
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Seqirus USA Inc
$21
Egalet US Inc
$18
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$16
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$12
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$12
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 52.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY MAINTENA · ACTIVOS 10 BONE CEMENT · ADAKVEO · Aimovig · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · Fluad · HYMOVIS · HawkOne · IMCIVREE · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Korlym · LEQVIO · LYRICA · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYDAYIS · ORTHOVISC · OXAYDO · Ozempic · Prolia · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUBLOCADE · SUBOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM · SYMBICORT · TOUJEO · TOVIAZ · TRADJENTA · Tresiba · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Wegovy · XARELTO · Xultophy 100/3.6 · Yupelri · Zubsolv
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
549
County median income
$69,012
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL
13.3 mi
13.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Akhtar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NC), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Akhtar experienced with joint lubricant injection (genvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Akhtar performed 2,400 joint lubricant injection (genvisc) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Akhtar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Akhtar received a total of $2,078 from 29 companies across 96 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Akhtar's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Fuquay Varina?
Dr. Akhtar's average Medicare payment per service is $29. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Akhtar) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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