Farah Akhtar, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Farah Akhtar is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Sugar Land, TX with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE, SLEEP MEDICINE
Farah Akhtar, M.D. has been part of the Sugar Land medical community since 2008 in group practice. A Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine graduate since 2008, she brings 18+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD. CMS MIPS quality score: 82.55/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 62% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 544dNPPES updated 2024-11-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas.
MIPS Score
202382.55/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better35.5%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-47.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
116
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
198
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,505
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $669k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+50%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 25, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Mailing address
5420 Dashwood Dr Suite 203, Houston, TX 77081-5357
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Farah Akhtar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Farah Akhtar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Sugar Land required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Farah Akhtar
Dr. Akhtar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sugar Land, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (281) 637-7210.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Farah Akhtar
Practice Location
1317 Lake Pointe Pkwy, Sugar Land, TX 77478-3997
Mailing Address
5420 Dashwood Dr Suite 203, Houston, TX 77081-5357
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