2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1700974284 M.D.
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AHMET AKSU, M.D.

Specialist in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
485
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.7531/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$123.58
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AHMET AKSU, M.D. is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 485 claims across 115 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.7531/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $123.58 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AHMET AKSU, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.7531 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 485 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

AHMET AKSU, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/10/2006

NPI 1700974284

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

485 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

75.7531/100 7.346899999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Specialist share within North Carolina

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AHMET AKSU, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.7531/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 75.7531/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Specialist) — 75.7531/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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AHMET AKSU, M.D. is a Specialist provider practicing in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1700974284. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AHMET AKSU, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 1341 WALTER REED RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28304, with a listed phone of (910) 615-3500. NPI 1700974284 was issued on 10/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKSU most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 485 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.7531/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.169, Cost 57.6399), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1341 WALTER REED RD
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28304

Provider Details

NPI 1700974284
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75.7531
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.169
Quality
57.6399
Cost
76
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AHMET AKSU, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CAPE FEAR VALLEY HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP LLC
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
CUMBERLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL SYSTEM INC
FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AHMET AKSU, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$124

Largest payer

Eisai Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AHMET AKSU, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 485 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

485
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
614
Total Day Supply
11,698
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$12K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
51 (10.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
82

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
53
Metronidazole
51
Letrozole
44
Oxycodone Hcl
36
Clobetasol Propionate
25
Solifenacin Succinate
17
Enoxaparin Sodium
16
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
15
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
13
Ondansetron Hcl
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Specialist Overview

How AHMET AKSU, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

AHMET AKSU, M.D.'s 485 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AKSU.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AHMET AKSU, M.D.'s specialty?
AHMET AKSU, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does AHMET AKSU, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AHMET AKSU, M.D. wrote 485 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
What is AHMET AKSU, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
AHMET AKSU, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.7531/100 (Quality: 78.169, Cost: 57.6399). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AHMET AKSU, M.D. located?
AHMET AKSU, M.D. is located at 1341 WALTER REED RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28304. Phone: (910) 615-3500.
What is AHMET AKSU, M.D.'s NPI number?
AHMET AKSU, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700974284, issued on 10/10/2006.
Does AHMET AKSU, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AHMET AKSU, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
Does AHMET AKSU, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, AHMET AKSU, M.D. had 51 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.5%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AHMET AKSU, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AHMET AKSU, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Metronidazole, Letrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AHMET AKSU, M.D. accept Medicare?
AHMET AKSU, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 485 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AHMET AKSU, M.D.'s credentials?
AHMET AKSU, M.D.'s NPI is 1700974284 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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