Nadeem Akhtar, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Nadeem Akhtar, M.D. practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Kernersville, NC. With 37+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Kernersville area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3001dNPPES updated 2018-02-15 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1635 Nc Highway 66 S Ste 175, Kernersville, NC 27284-3855
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.7%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
37
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
154
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,176
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $126k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Nadeem Akhtar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Nadeem Akhtar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nadeem Akhtar for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Kernersville 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 Nadeem Akhtar
NPI records show Dr. Akhtar as active with telehealth listed in Kernersville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 993-6120.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nadeem Akhtar
Practice Location
1635 Nc Highway 66 S Ste 175, Kernersville, NC 27284-3855
Mailing Address
1635 Nc Highway 66 S Ste 175, Kernersville, NC 27284-3855
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