Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD
259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Chicago, IL 60611 • +1-630-555-5295
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1770786865 • CBSA 16980 • Neurology
Statistical peer benchmarking across IL Neurology providers positions Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD in Chicago at -0.34σ (66.13th city percentile / 54.11th state percentile, 244 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Rizwan Akhtar (60611) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (947 yearly units, 66.13th metro rank), rounded out by 95910 and 95819.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Akhtar (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $222.00 (community reported average: $222.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 20-minute average reception wait, and a 4.52/5 modern protocol openness score across 18 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1770786865) confirms Dr. Rizwan Akhtar's MD standing serving CBSA 16980 with a 4.59/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Chicago, IL Neurology peers
2,255 annual services across 244 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL Neurology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Neurologic, Migraine & Movement Evaluation | 947 | 66.13th | $58 – $80 |
| 95910 | 7–8 Nerve Conduction Electrodiagnostic Neuropathy Study | 451 | 66.13th | $96 – $131 |
| 95819 | Awake & Drowsy Electroencephalogram (EEG) Recording | 361 | 67.13th | $86 – $118 |
| 64615 | Chemodenervation of Cranial/Cervical Muscles for Chronic Migraine | 271 | 68.13th | $91 – $125 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Neurologic Examination | 226 | 71.13th | $81 – $111 |
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Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Akhtar National Provider Identifier | NPI #1770786865 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60611) |
| Dr. Akhtar Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 66.13th Pct (2,255 CMS svcs; Z -0.339σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Neurology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chicago, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 18 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.80/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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