Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nayeem Akmal, MD
Family Medicine · Conyers, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Akmal from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Akmal
Dr. Nayeem Akmal is a family medicine specialist in Conyers, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Akmal performed 1,858 Medicare services across 1,113 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Akmal received a total of $2,037 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 124 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Akmal is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 19% volume in GA
$2,037 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,858
Medicare services
Top 19% in GA for family medicine
1,113
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~88 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
355 | $82 | $282 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
306 | $0 | $19 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
173 | $8 | $98 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
161 | $10 | $126 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
135 | $56 | $217 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
115 | $129 | $309 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
103 | $3 | $66 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
90 | $2 | $81 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
66 | $31 | $60 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
62 | $10 | $167 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
55 | $72 | $144 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
26 | $16 | $116 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
23 | $12 | $83 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
23 | $35 | $150 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
21 | $6 | $71 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
21 | $5 | $97 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
19 | $25 | $152 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
19 | $38 | $481 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
18 | $106 | $1,038 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
16 | $31 | $60 |
| Infectious agent antibody test A laboratory test that detects the presence of antibodies to identify an infectious agent. The results are reported as qualitative or semiquantitative. |
13 | $16 | $137 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
13 | $166 | $298 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
13 | $8 | $112 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 13-valent | 12 | $253 | $345 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.0% high complexity
16.5% medium
82.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,037
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $291/year across 7 years
Top 28% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
124
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,024 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$765
2023
$596
2022
$13
2021
$51
2020
$59
2019
$272
2018
$281
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$171
Lilly USA, LLC
$83
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$76
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$67
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
PFIZER INC.
$46
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Exact Sciences Corporation
$32
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$31
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 43.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$330
Novo Nordisk Inc
$259
Lilly USA, LLC
$210
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$201
PFIZER INC.
$170
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$165
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$124
Exact Sciences Corporation
$91
Amgen Inc.
$69
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$67
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
ALK-Abello, Inc
$48
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$31
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$28
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$20
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Insulet Corporation
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · BASAGLAR · BREZTRI · CAPLYTA · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EUCRISA · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · GARDASIL · HUMALOG · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LYRICA · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · OFEV · Odactra · Omnipod · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · Prolia · REXULTI · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · STEGLATRO · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tresiba · Trintellix · VOQUEZNA · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZEPBOUND
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
642
Per 100K population
680.9
County median income
$72,349
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT ROCKDALE HOSPITAL
5.5 mi
5.5 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Akmal is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Akmal experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Akmal performed 355 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Akmal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Akmal received a total of $2,037 from 23 companies across 124 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Akmal's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Conyers?
Dr. Akmal's average Medicare payment per service is $39. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Akmal) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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