DR. RUHI AKHTAR MD
NPI 1407014871
Hospitalist in Lawrenceville, NJ

Active since June 01, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
15 MENDREY CT, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648(303) 408-4507 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Ruhi Akhtar Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RUHI AKHTAR MD (NPI 1407014871) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA08880200) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407014871
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUHI AKHTARCredential: MD
Location Address15 MENDREY CTLawrenceville, NJ 08648-2655
Mailing Address15 Mendrey CtLawrenceville, NJ 08648-2655 · (303) 408-4507
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 2011
NPI 1407014871 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in NJ · 25MA08880200
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

15 MENDREY CT, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0254185NJ

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ruhi Akhtar Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7214113133
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110510000852
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
270 services127 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
211 services205 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
145 services93 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
110 services107 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hackensack University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hackensack, NJ
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310001
Location30 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Paramus, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310012
Location4 Valley Health PlazaParamus, NJ 07652 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical

Acute Care Hospitals · Westwood, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number310130
Location250 Old Hook RoadWestwood, NJ 07675 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08648 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$140.34 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $35.08 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$107.94 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $26.98 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
90%400 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ruhi Akhtar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruhi Akhtar is 1407014871. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2008.

Where is Ruhi Akhtar located?

Ruhi Akhtar practices at 15 Mendrey Ct, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. The listed phone number is (303) 408-4507.

What is Ruhi Akhtar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ruhi Akhtar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruhi Akhtar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Ruhi Akhtar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruhi Akhtar is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, Valley Hospital and Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruhi Akhtar was last updated on February 23, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.