Morium Akthar, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Morium Akthar is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Newark, NJ with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, PULMONARY DISEASE
Morium Akthar, MD has practiced internal medicine for 16+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (class of 2010), she has been practicing for over 16 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
150 Bergen St University Hospital, Newark, NJ 07103-2496
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202373.28/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better67%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-15.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
34
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
24
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
97
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $16k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — 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 (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (+27%) — 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 (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$983 received from industry
60 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Morium Akthar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Board certified · Feb 21, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
16 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
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103-2496
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Morium Akthar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Morium Akthar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Newark 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 Morium Akthar
Dr. Akthar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newark, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 972-6056.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Morium Akthar
Practice Location
150 Bergen St University Hospital, Newark, NJ 07103-2496
Mailing Address
150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103-2496
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