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MUHAMMAD ATIF AKHTAR M.D.
NPI 1679957005
Psychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Active since July 15, 2015PECOS Enrolled
1941 EAST RD STE 2100, HOUSTON, TX 77054(713) 486-2570(713) 486-2565 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2026, Apr 20, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Muhammad Atif Akhtar M.d. NPPES

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

MUHAMMAD ATIF AKHTAR M.D. (NPI 1679957005) is an individual child & adolescent psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (V0997) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 12 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679957005
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0804X
Provider Legal NameMUHAMMAD ATIF AKHTARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1941 EAST RD STE 2100Houston, TX 77054-6010
Mailing Address1941 East Rd Ste 2100Houston, TX 77054-6010 · (713) 486-2570 · Fax (713) 486-2565
Phone(713) 486-2570
Fax(713) 486-2565
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1679957005 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0804X
License✔ Licensed in TX · V0997
Definition
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License V0997 (TX)
1941 EAST RD STE 2100, Houston, TX 77054
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Secondary Practice Locations 12

Location 11507 Lbj Fwy Ste 750Farmers Branch, TX 75234-6088 · Phone (817) 527-8621
Location 23355 W Alabama St Ste 1100Houston, TX 77098-1868 · Phone (817) 809-8364
Location 318615 Tuscany Stone Ste 250San Antonio, TX 78258-3504 · Phone (817) 809-8364
Location 49600 N Mopac Expy Ste 650Austin, TX 78759-6507 · Phone (817) 809-8364
Location 59600 N Mopac Expy Ste 225Austin, TX 78759-6507 · Phone (512) 955-8474 · Fax (817) 527-8621
Location 68080 N Central Expy Ste 1250Dallas, TX 75206-1890 · Phone (817) 527-8621
Location 7600 Six Flags Dr Ste 600Arlington, TX 76011-6340 · Phone (817) 527-8621 · Fax (817) 527-8621
Location 83 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 600Sugar Land, TX 77478-2213 · Phone (281) 638-9961
Location 93800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 1100Frisco, TX 75034-9416 · Phone (817) 527-8621
Location 101415 Legacy Dr Ste 220Frisco, TX 75034-6025 · Phone (817) 527-8621
Location 116500 West Fwy Ste 700Fort Worth, TX 76116-2167 · Phone (817) 527-8621
Location 12431 E State Highway 114 Ste 400Southlake, TX 76092-4412 · Phone (817) 809-8364

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company, Providence Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Muhammad Atif Akhtar M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9537667969
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250813003476
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

HANH TUYET THI NGUYEN APRN, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1941 EAST RD STE 2100
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Harris County (713) 486-2621
SHWETA SAHU DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1941 EAST RD STE 2100
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Harris County (713) 486-2500
JOSHUA CHEN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1941 EAST RD STE 2100
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Harris County (713) 486-2721
LIYI ELLIOT HONG MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1941 EAST RD STE 2100
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Harris County (713) 486-2700
DR. SANDRA JOVANOVIC MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1941 EAST RD STE 2100
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Harris County (713) 486-2500
JULIANA SHEN ZHANG MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1941 EAST RD STE 2100
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Harris County (713) 486-2721
OMAR DAVID GONZALES MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1941 EAST RD STE 2100
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Harris County (713) 486-2700
KACY SMITH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1941 EAST RD STE 2100
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Harris County (713) 486-2700

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 Muhammad Akhtar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Muhammad Akhtar is 1679957005. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2015.

Where is Muhammad Akhtar located?

Muhammad Akhtar practices at 1941 East Rd Ste 2100, Houston, TX 77054. The listed phone number is (713) 486-2570.

What is Muhammad Akhtar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0804X.

Is Muhammad Akhtar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Muhammad Akhtar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Muhammad Akhtar accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company, Providence Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare and WellPoint list Muhammad 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Muhammad Akhtar was last updated on January 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.