Zeeshan Akhtar, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Zeeshan Akhtar is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Charlottesville, VA with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(434) 924-2663Charlottesville, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across VA can see Zeeshan Akhtar, MD in person in Charlottesville or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2019 and has 7+ years of clinical experience. An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation.

1 of 36 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in VASee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Charlottesville7+ years experienceNPI since 2019

Recent · 65dNPPES updated 2026-03-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1215 Lee St Box 801016, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0816

Fax: (434) 244-4454
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

52.08%

Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+47 pts)

52.08% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Prescription Recipients

32

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

48

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $351

Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.

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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.6k received from industry

30 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Zeeshan Akhtar's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2019

    University of Kentucky College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 19, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 7 years in practice

    Established

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Education & Training

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Class of 2019)

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Zeeshan Akhtar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Zeeshan Akhtar for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Charlottesville 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 Zeeshan Akhtar

Dr. Akhtar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charlottesville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 924-2663.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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