Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, MD
1302 Franklin Ave Ste 4500, Normal, IL 61761 • +1-291-555-1861
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1997)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Normal Percentiles
NPI #1336384460 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Muhammad Akhtar (MD, NPI 1336384460) at 1302 Franklin Ave Ste 4500 in Normal with 1,637 annual clinical services (710 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.54σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (14.29th Normal percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 88 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 1302 Franklin Ave Ste 4500 shows Dr. Muhammad Akhtar's primary concentration in Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review (code 99214: 622x/yr, 14.29th local percentile) alongside 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation (93000: 458x/yr, $45–$61).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Muhammad Akhtar in Normal (61761) face an estimated $218.00 initial evaluation fee at 1302 Franklin Ave Ste 4500 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.80/5 from 14 verified reports).
Spanning 29 years of clinical practice following 1997 graduation from medical training, Dr. Muhammad Akhtar integrates 88 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Normal metro patients.
Compared against Normal, IL Cardiology peers
1,637 annual services across 710 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL Cardiology 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 Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 622 | 14.29th | $114 – $157 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 458 | 12.29th | $45 – $61 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 295 | 17.29th | $214 – $293 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 164 | 16.29th | $134 – $184 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 98 | 13.29th | $164 – $225 |
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Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Akhtar National Provider Identifier | NPI #1336384460 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (61761) |
| Dr. Akhtar Normal CMS Volume Rank | 14.29th Pct (1,637 CMS svcs; Z -0.541σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Normal, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.80/5 Listening • 4.40/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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