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Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar, MD
NPI1407877160
- Medicare services, 2017
- 2,290
- Part D claims, 2018
- 32
- Publications
- 60
- Industry payments
- $40
- Affiliated sites
- 2
- Practice address
- 9680 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
- Practice phone
- Call (847) 296-5366
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Midwest Advanced Radiology - Des Plaines Location
Imaging Center - Main Location · Des Plaines, Illinois
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Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar is a cardiologist in Des Plaines, Illinois
Dr. Akhtar practices at Midwest Advanced Radiology - Des Plaines Location in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Dr. Akhtar's NPI, 1407877160, was assigned on July 21, 2006. Dr. Akhtar graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1969. Dr. Akhtar holds Illinois license 1L00336477611.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1407877160NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- July 21, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (847) 296-5366
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Medical school graduation
- 1969
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar practices at Midwest Advanced Radiology - Des Plaines Location in Des Plaines, Illinois
Dr. Akhtar's primary practice is Midwest Advanced Radiology - Des Plaines Location, at 9680 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016. The practice phone is (847) 296-5366.
- Midwest Advanced Radiology - Des Plaines Location9680 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016Phone(847) 296-5366
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Akhtar's primary practice is Midwest Advanced Radiology - Des Plaines Location in Des Plaines, Illinois. The medical group on file is IVX Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Akhtar to 1 more group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account. Dr. Akhtar's employer is on file too: an imaging center.
Midwest Advanced Radiology - Des Plaines LocationPrimary
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Akhtar practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Midwest Advanced Radiology - Des Plaines Location | Available with a free account |
| +1 more site and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar is one of 908 cardiologists in Illinois
Cardiovascular disease is Dr. Akhtar's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RC0000X. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dmand AI has Dr. Akhtar's licenses on file in 2 states: Illinois and Pennsylvania.
Specialties and state licenses
- Cardiovascular disease, IllinoisPrimary
- Pennsylvania license
Cardiologists near Dr. Akhtar
Counts of cardiologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
908cardiologists in Illinois
2cardiologists in Des Plaines
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar billed Medicare for 2,290 services in 2017
CMS data shows 2,290 Medicare services from Dr. Akhtar across 11 procedure codes in 2017. Medicare paid $62,062 for them. Every service was in an office.
Medicare services, 20172,290
Paid by Medicare$62,062
Procedure codes11
Dr. Akhtar's Medicare services by type, 2016 to 2017
- 2016
- 2017
- Drugs given in the office
- 2016: 2602017: 1,506479%
- Tests and treatments
- 2016: 332017: 344942%
- Surgery
- 2016: 2602017: 13548%
- Imaging
- 2016: 2562017: 13149%
- Other services
- 2016: 2532017: 13049%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2016: 862017: 4449%
Dr. Akhtar compared with the Illinois median for cardiologists, 2017
- Dr. Akhtar
- Illinois median
- Medicare services
- 2,290vs 1,93618% above
- Part D claims
- 32vs 1,50298% below
Medians across 906 cardiologists in Illinois with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Akhtar's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2017
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar's patients have a median age of 73
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Akhtar's median patient age at 73, with 33% women.
Dr. Akhtar's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 73
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women33%
- Men67%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims in 2018
In 2018, Dr. Akhtar wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 2 drugs, with $293 in total drug cost. In 2017, CMS named 16 claims across 1 drug.
Part D claims, 201832
Drugs named by CMS2
Total drug cost$293
Dr. Akhtar's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2018
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2017 to 2018
- 2017
- 2018
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2017: 162018: 32100%
Drugs named by CMS: 2 in 2018, 1 in 2017.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar has 60 publications on record
Dmand AI links 60 papers to Dr. Akhtar, published from 2011 to 2024. 2018 was the busiest year, with 7. The most frequent topics are Collagen, Biomechanical Phenomena and Cornea. Dr. Akhtar has published most often in J Mech Behav Biomed Mater.
Papers60
Years published2011 to 2024
Dr. Akhtar's papers by year, 2015 to 2024
Topics Dr. Akhtar writes about most
- Collagen
- Biomechanical Phenomena
- Cornea
- Elastic Modulus
- Aorta
- Elasticity
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Aging
Recent publications by Dr. Akhtar
Biomater Sci
Anti-Bacterial AgentsAntiviral AgentsBacterial Infections
J Mech Behav Biomed Mater
AlendronateBone DensityBone Density Conservation Agents
Aortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAtrial FibrillationIschemic Attack, Transient
CollagenCollagen Type IDisease Models, Animal
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar received $40 in industry payments from 2016 to 2022
CMS Open Payments shows 2 general payments to Dr. Akhtar from 2 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2022. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Philips Electronics North America Corporation paid the most, $28.
General payments to Dr. Akhtar by program year, 2016 to 2022
Companies that paid Dr. Akhtar the most, 2016 to 2022
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Akhtar.
Awards and honors for Dr. Akhtar
- Undated
- ACC Fellow
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar graduated from King Edward Medical University
Dr. Akhtar graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1969. Dr. Akhtar is a member of ACC.
- Medical school
- Board certified in internal medicine
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar's NPI number?
Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar's NPI number is 1407877160. It was assigned on July 21, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar?
Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar is a cardiologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Cardiovascular Disease Physician (taxonomy code 207RC0000X).
Where does Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar practice?
Dr. Akhtar practices at 9680 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Dr. Akhtar's primary practice is Midwest Advanced Radiology - Des Plaines Location in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dmand AI also links Dr. Akhtar to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Akhtar is (847) 296-5366.
What is Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar's medical license number?
Dr. Akhtar holds Illinois license 1L00336477611, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.
Which states has Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Akhtar in Illinois (1973 to 2026) and Pennsylvania (1975 to 1988).
What medical group is Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar part of?
Dr. Akhtar is linked to IVX Health. Dmand AI links Dr. Akhtar to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Akhtar billed Medicare for 2,290 services in 2017.
Is Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar board certified?
Yes. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
What services does Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar bill to Medicare?
In 2017, Dr. Akhtar's most billed Medicare services were injected or infused drug (J0897), infusion or chemotherapy administration (96365) and injected or infused drug (J7050).
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Where did Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar go to medical school?
Dr. Akhtar graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1969.
What drugs does Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar prescribe most?
In 2018 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Akhtar's most prescribed drugs by claims were Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide and Carvedilol.
Has Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $40 in general payments to Dr. Akhtar from 2 companies from 2016 to 2022. The largest total came from Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
How long has Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar been practicing?
Dr. Akhtar graduated from medical school in 1969, 57 years ago.
Does Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar do research?
Dmand AI links 60 publications to Dr. Akhtar, published from 2011 to 2024.
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