ADEEBA K AKHTAR M.D.
NPI 1447264429
Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Adeeba Akhtar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Adeeba Akhtar is 1447264429. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2006.

Q: What is Adeeba Akhtar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QG0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Adeeba Akhtar was last updated on February 24, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since July 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

12121 RICHMOND AVE STE NO226, HOUSTON, TX 77082(713) 515-3477(713) 468-2595 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 24, 2022, Feb 16, 2018, Mar 31, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Adeeba K Akhtar M.d. NPPES

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

ADEEBA K AKHTAR M.D. (NPI 1447264429) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M0999) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare West, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447264429

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207QG0300X

Provider Legal NameADEEBA K AKHTARCredential: M.D.

Location Address12121 RICHMOND AVE STE NO226Houston, TX 77082-2432

Mailing Address12000 Richmond Ave Ste 265Houston, TX 77082-2431 · (713) 468-2358 · Fax (713) 468-2595

Phone(713) 515-3477

Fax(713) 468-2595

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2022

✔ NPI 1447264429 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QG0300X

License✔ Licensed in TX · M0999

Definition

A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License M0999 (TX)

12121 RICHMOND AVE STE NO226, Houston, TX 77082

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Other Identifiers 1

OtherI47131TX · Upin

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Adeeba K Akhtar M.d. 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 ID7517989437

PECOS Enrollment IDI20051220000604

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Adeeba Akhtar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Texas Family Geriatric Clinic, Inc.

Same address

Geriatric Medicine

12121 RICHMOND AVE STE NO226
Houston, TX 77082

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
5 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1699891077 (713) 515-3477

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 17

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.

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

354 services75 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

244 services72 patients

Test for balance and posture 92548

A balance and posture test assesses your ability to maintain steady positioning and coordination. It involves simple tasks like standing on one foot or walking in a straight line. This helps identify any issues with your balance system, which can affect daily activities.

98 services40 patients

Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93922

An ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your arteries. It helps in checking blood flow, identifying blockages, or detecting other abnormalities in your arteries.

75 services37 patients

Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93923

This procedure involves using sound waves to produce images of your arm and leg arteries. It helps identify blockages or abnormalities that could lead to conditions like stroke or peripheral artery disease. It's non-invasive and painless.

75 services37 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

60 services36 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

49 services49 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

42 services33 patients

Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349

An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.

33 services22 patients

Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350

An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.

33 services17 patients

Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function 95923

Testing of autonomic nervous system function assesses how well your body's automatic processes, like heart rate and blood pressure, are working. It involves various non-invasive tests like heart rate variability and sweat production tests.

32 services19 patients

Testing of autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic) nervous system function, at least 5 minutes of tilt 95924

This procedure tests how your autonomic nervous system, which controls body functions like heart rate and blood pressure, responds to changes in body position. You'll be secured on a tilt table and monitored for at least 5 minutes as the table is tilted to simulate standing up.

32 services19 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

28 services14 patients

Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow 93886

A complete ultrasound of brain blood flow, also known as a Transcranial Doppler, is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to measure the speed and direction of blood flow in the brain. This helps detect any abnormalities or blockages.

16 services15 patients

Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow following medication 93890

An ultrasound of the brain's blood flow after medication is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the blood flow within your brain. This helps monitor how the medication is affecting your brain's blood circulation.

16 services15 patients

Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots 93892

An ultrasound of the brain's blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels. This helps identify any blockages, like blood clots, that might disrupt normal blood flow and cause health issues.

16 services15 patients

Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880

An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hca Houston Healthcare West

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450644

Location12141 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77082 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Riceland Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Winnie, TX

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number451328

Location538 BroadwayWinnie, TX 77665 · Chambers County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77082 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

$90.40 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$102.71 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

10%118 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

12%205 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%

Dementia: Cognitive Assessment

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, with a diagnosis of dementia for whom an assessment of cognition is performed and the results reviewed at least once within a 12-month period

17%23 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

31%77 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Foot Exam

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year

45%77 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

89%2,053 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

92%1,726 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period

44%153 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

92%292 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

8%153 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

17%429 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients tobacco: 48% · 363 patients

55%363 patients

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

0%292 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 5% · 153 patients

9%153 patients3/55-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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

6 suppliers12 claims44 services$6.64 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier12 claims372 services$4.59 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4154

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier12 claims6,119 services$0.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

2 suppliers22 claims22 services$176.82 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TEXAS FAMILY GERIATRIC CLINIC, INC.

Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)

12121 RICHMOND AVE STE NO226
HOUSTON, TX 77082

Harris County (713) 515-3477

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 Adeeba Akhtar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Adeeba Akhtar is 1447264429. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2006.

Where is Adeeba Akhtar located?

Adeeba Akhtar practices at 12121 Richmond Ave Ste No226, Houston, TX 77082. The listed phone number is (713) 515-3477.

What is Adeeba Akhtar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QG0300X.

Is Adeeba Akhtar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Adeeba 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Adeeba Akhtar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Adeeba Akhtar reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Family Geriatric Clinic, Inc. (Houston, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Adeeba Akhtar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Adeeba Akhtar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 4 other insurers list Adeeba Akhtar as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Adeeba Akhtar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Adeeba Akhtar is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare West and Riceland Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Adeeba Akhtar was last updated on February 24, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.