Zahid M Akram, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 43 years in internal medicine, Zahid M Akram, MD is a long-established pulmonologist in New Port Richey. He has been practicing since 2005 — over 43 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 6144dNPPES updated 2009-07-10 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4746 Rowan Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653-5601
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
446
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
438
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,036
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.06M
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$7.6k received from industry
67 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Zahid M Akram's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 510006
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Zahid M Akram for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Port Richey 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 Zahid M Akram
Dr. Akram is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New Port Richey, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (727) 375-7788.
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 Zahid M Akram
Practice Location
4746 Rowan Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653-5601
Mailing Address
4746 Rowan Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653-5601
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