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AAFAQUE AKHTER M.D.
NPI 1629129382
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Norton, MA

Active since January 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87 E MAIN ST, NORTON, MA 02766(508) 662-1052 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 28, 2026, Jan 7, 2026, Dec 10, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Aafaque Akhter M.d. NPPES

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

AAFAQUE AKHTER M.D. (NPI 1629129382) is an individual psychiatry provider in Norton, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (215637) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629129382
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameAAFAQUE AKHTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address87 E MAIN STNorton, MA 02766-2307
Mailing Address275 Varnum Ave Ste 208Lowell, MA 01854-2109 · (978) 330-6335 · Fax (978) 355-1002
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 28, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1629129382 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 215637✔ Licensed in VA · 101268250
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
87 E MAIN ST, Norton, MA 02766

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1415 Boston TpkeShrewsbury, MA 01545-3446 · Phone (978) 330-6335 · Fax (978) 355-1002
Location 2275 Varnum Ave Ste 208Lowell, MA 01854-2109 · Phone (978) 330-6335 · Fax (978) 355-1002
Location 3821 W 21st St Ste 206Norfolk, VA 23517-1500 · Phone (757) 317-0076

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Aafaque Akhter 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 ID4880666163
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040807000198
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 Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show Aafaque Akhter reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Addiction Medicine
87 E MAIN ST
Norton, MA 02766
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
Psychiatric Hospital
200 MAY ST
S Attleboro, MA 02703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
420 MAIN ST, SUITE # 15
Walpole, MA 02081
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 1013
Boston, MA 02111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
170 GOVERNORS AVE
Medford, MA 02155
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Melrosewakefield Healthcare, Inc
  • 140 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatric Hospital
830 COUNTY RD
Pocasset, MA 02559
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
275 VARNUM AVE STE 208
Lowell, MA 01854
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
301 PROSPECT AVE, ADMINISTRATION
Syracuse, NY 13203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 369 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02766 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
$177.36 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $44.34 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Addiction Medicine)
87 E MAIN ST
NORTON, MA 02766
Social Worker (Clinical)
87 E MAIN ST
NORTON, MA 02766

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 Aafaque Akhter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aafaque Akhter is 1629129382. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2007.

Where is Aafaque Akhter located?

Aafaque Akhter practices at 87 E Main St, Norton, MA 02766. The listed phone number is (508) 662-1052.

What is Aafaque Akhter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Aafaque Akhter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aafaque Akhter 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 organizations bill Medicare for Aafaque Akhter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Aafaque Akhter reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Norton Healthcare PC (Norton, MA), Uhs Of Fuller Inc (S Attleboro, MA), Neuro Behavioral Center, LLC (Walpole, MA), Pratt Psychiatric Associates, Inc (Boston, MA), Hallmark Health System Inc (Medford, MA) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Aafaque Akhter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Aafaque Akhter accept?

Health plans from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Aafaque Akhter 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aafaque Akhter was last updated on September 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 days 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.