2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1497160626 M.D.
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ASHANDA POWELL, M.D.

Adult Medicine Physician in WILMINGTON, Delaware. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 173 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.2543/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WILMINGTON, Delaware with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 173 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.2543/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.2543 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,213 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2014

NPI 1497160626

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,213 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

MIPS final score

89.2543/100 6.154300000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Delaware

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Delaware providers

Delaware providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within Delaware

1. Adult Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Medicine Physician share within Delaware

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ASHANDA POWELL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.2543/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Medicine Physician) — 89.2543/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.3%
MIPS final score (Adult Medicine Physician) — 89.2543/100 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.

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).

ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in WILMINGTON, Delaware, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1497160626. 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.

ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 501 W 14TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801, with a listed phone of (302) 320-4410. NPI 1497160626 was issued on 06/26/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POWELL 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 1,213 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $136K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.2543/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.8728, Cost 77.3081), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

501 W 14TH ST
WILMINGTON, DE 19801

Provider Details

NPI 1497160626
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/26/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.2543
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.8728
Quality
77.3081
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHANDA POWELL, 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.

CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC
NEW CASTLE, DE

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,213 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.

1,213
Total Claims
$136K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,520
Total Day Supply
73,461
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$108K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 77, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
112
Atorvastatin Calcium
88
Metformin Hcl
57
Lisinopril
39
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
36
Losartan Potassium
34
Gabapentin
32
Hydrochlorothiazide
30
Fluticasone Propionate
25
Diclofenac Sodium
23

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHANDA POWELL, M.D.'s 1,213 claims are below the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in Delaware

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Delaware, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as POWELL.

Compare Adult Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHANDA POWELL, M.D.'s specialty?
ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in WILMINGTON, Delaware. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. wrote 1,213 Medicare Part D claims totaling $136K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
What is ASHANDA POWELL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.2543/100 (Quality: 86.8728, Cost: 77.3081). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. located?
ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. is located at 501 W 14TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801. Phone: (302) 320-4410.
What is ASHANDA POWELL, M.D.'s NPI number?
ASHANDA POWELL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497160626, issued on 06/26/2014.
Does ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHANDA POWELL, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $108K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHANDA POWELL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. accept Medicare?
ASHANDA POWELL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,213 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHANDA POWELL, M.D.'s credentials?
ASHANDA POWELL, M.D.'s NPI is 1497160626 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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