Individual provider

Muhammad Akhtar, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician Pediatrics Physician General Practice Physician

Muhammad Akhtar, M.D. is an Internal Medicine Physician in Banning, CA, registered under NPI 1255345138. This provider registers 3 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1034 W RAMSEY ST # A, Banning, CA 92220. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
A41586 CA Internal Medicine Physician primary
A41586 CA Pediatrics Physician
A41586 CA General Practice Physician

This provider holds licence A41586 issued in CA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)

This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.

What Internal Medicine covers

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207R00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician A41586 CA primary
208000000X Pediatrics Physician A41586 CA
208D00000X General Practice Physician A41586 CA

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1255345138 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJul 28, 2006
Last updatedFeb 3, 2012
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 1034 W RAMSEY ST
# A
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2526
Fax (951) 849-9107
Mailing address PO BOX 1509
Banning, CA 92220
Other identifiers A41586 · STATE LICENSE (CA)
This record was last updated on Feb 3, 2012, roughly 14 years ago. Address and phone details that old are frequently out of date. Verify by phone before travelling to the address shown.

Number check

1255345138 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 2 5 5 3 4 5 1 3
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 2 1 5 6 4 1 1 6

Sum = 52 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1255345138?
NPI 1255345138 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Muhammad Akhtar, M.D. in Banning, CA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Internal Medicine Physician cover?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive…
How do I contact Muhammad Akhtar, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (951) 849-2526, last updated Feb 3, 2012. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Is NPI 1255345138 a valid number?
Yes. 1255345138 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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