2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1376765180 MD
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ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in AUSTELL, Georgia. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 247 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 591
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$612.42
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD filed 6,841 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in AUSTELL, Georgia, prescribing 94% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
$612.42
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

6,841 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2007

NPI 1376765180

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

39 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,841 1058% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 591

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Georgia

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4585 AUSTELL RD, AUSTELL, GA, 30106, with a listed phone of (770) 948-9338. NPI 1376765180 was issued on 05/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EKWENCHI 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 6,841 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 247 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $704K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 39 enrolled providers across 18 states and an average of 591 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

4585 AUSTELL RD
AUSTELL, GA 30106

Provider Details

NPI 1376765180
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/02/2007

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 ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$612

Largest payer

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Generic-heavy

ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 6,841 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.

6,841
Total Claims
$704K
Total Drug Cost
247
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,479
Total Day Supply
219,458
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$538K
Generic Drug Cost
$165K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 170, 65-74: 62, 75-84: 15, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Risperidone
659
Quetiapine Fumarate
610
Trazodone Hcl
392
Olanzapine
326
Sertraline Hcl
270
Clonazepam
259
Fluoxetine Hcl
257
Benztropine Mesylate
247
Lorazepam
204
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
166

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

39
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
18
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
591
Avg Claims per Provider

ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD's 6,841 claims are above the specialty average of 591.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD's specialty?
ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in AUSTELL, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD wrote 6,841 Medicare Part D claims totaling $704K in drug costs for 247 beneficiaries.
Where is ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD located?
ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD is located at 4585 AUSTELL RD, AUSTELL, GA, 30106. Phone: (770) 948-9338.
What is ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD's NPI number?
ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376765180, issued on 05/02/2007.
Does ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $538K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 39 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 18 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 591 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Risperidone, Quetiapine Fumarate, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD accept Medicare?
ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,841 Part D claims and 247 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD's credentials?
ANTHONY EKWENCHI, MD's NPI is 1376765180 with credentials MD. 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.
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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