Syeda Akhtar, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
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
Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
700 Airport Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701-5907
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.4%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)
Top 4% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
46
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription 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.
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.
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
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
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 (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$165 received from industry
9 transactions 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 Syeda Akhtar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
35 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
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.
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 Syeda Akhtar
Practice Location
700 Airport Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701-5907
Mailing Address
700 Airport Rd P.O. Box 2036, Lakewood, NJ 08701-5907
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