Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ehsaan Akhtar, MD
Gastroenterology · Kirkland, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Akhtar
Dr. Ehsaan Akhtar is a gastroenterology specialist in Kirkland, WA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Akhtar performed 1,185 Medicare services across 1,048 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Akhtar received a total of $7,415 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 413 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Akhtar 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in WA
$7,415 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,185
Medicare services
Top 11% in WA for gastroenterology
1,048
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~85 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. |
262 | $101 | $405 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
216 | $86 | $1,175 |
| Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient. |
119 | $4 | $187 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
92 | $99 | $1,408 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
78 | $189 | $1,470 |
| 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. |
61 | $69 | $285 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
49 | $116 | $1,031 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
48 | $101 | $402 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
47 | $93 | $755 |
| Dilation of esophagus | 36 | $32 | $702 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
36 | $83 | $350 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
29 | $133 | $521 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
24 | $178 | $1,108 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope inserted through the mouth. |
22 | $117 | $551 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
18 | $119 | $1,057 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
13 | $370 | $1,310 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
13 | $19 | $314 |
| Ultrasound-guided esophageal needle biopsy A procedure using a flexible endoscope with ultrasound to guide a needle for sampling tissue from the esophagus. |
11 | $150 | $709 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
11 | $64 | $190 |
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.
1.1% high complexity
50.0% medium
48.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,415
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,059/year across 7 years
Top 12% in WA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
413
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
$7,415 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,836
2023
$1,882
2022
$1,626
2021
$1,219
2020
$268
2019
$315
2018
$269
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$745
ABBVIE INC.
$279
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$201
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$137
Olympus America Inc.
$80
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$77
PFIZER INC.
$77
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$36
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$29
QOL Medical, LLC
$28
Lilly USA, LLC
$27
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Celgene Corporation
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 66.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie Inc.
$1,155
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,132
Boston Scientific Corporation
$947
ABBVIE INC.
$715
Celgene Corporation
$693
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$584
PFIZER INC.
$221
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$201
Ardelyx, Inc.
$191
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$140
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$137
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$124
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$121
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$117
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$107
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$107
Olympus America Inc.
$80
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$56
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$53
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$50
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$50
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$49
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$44
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$36
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$32
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$29
QOL Medical, LLC
$28
Lilly USA, LLC
$27
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$26
GENZYME CORPORATION
$25
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
234
Per 100K population
10.3
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
EVERGREENHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Akhtar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of WA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Akhtar experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Akhtar performed 262 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. Akhtar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Akhtar received a total of $7,415 from 36 companies across 413 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. Akhtar's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Kirkland?
Dr. Akhtar's average Medicare payment per service is $95. 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. Akhtar) 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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