Syeda Akhtar, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

(732) 367-4700Lakewood, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Syeda Akhtar, M.D. practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Lakewood, NJ. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 35 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, depression, and anxiety.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 96% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 318 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NJSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Lakewood35+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

700 Airport Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701-5907

Fax: (732) 364-2253
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

98.4%

New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)

Top 4% of reporting doctors in New Jersey

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

46

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

80

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,606

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $75k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

PTSD
30%

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$165 received from industry

9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Syeda Akhtar's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

700 Airport Rd P.O. Box 2036, Lakewood, NJ 08701-5907

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Syeda Akhtar

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Syeda Akhtar for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Lakewood 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 Syeda Akhtar

Dr. Akhtar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lakewood, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 367-4700.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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