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2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1437254034 M.D.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Honolulu, Hawaii.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 15,336 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
59
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
MIPS score
86.2/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Cedric Akau, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.2/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 59 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.2/100
- MIPS score · +3 vs avg
- 59
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Cedric Akau, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
86 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Cedric Akau, M.D. sits
This provider among physical medicine & rehabilitation physician peers
Across the 2,781 physical medicine & rehabilitation physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Cedric Akau, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 13% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 62% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one physical medicine & rehabilitation physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Cedric Akau, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Cedric Akau, 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).
What does the federal data show about Cedric Akau, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Medicare Part D claims
59 92% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.2/100 3.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Hawaii
How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Cedric Akau, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) - 86.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Cedric Akau, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 888 S KING ST, Honolulu, HI, 96813, with a listed phone of (808) 522-4275. NPI 1437254034 was issued on 09/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 59 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $692 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.3, Cost 73.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,336 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437254034 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/14/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
86.203
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.286
Quality
73.7239
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Cedric Akau, 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.
Straub Clinic And Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
Honolulu, HI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 120022
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
59
Total Claims
$692
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 65
- Total Day Supply
- 1,171
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $692
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (23.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.80
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% 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 |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview
How Cedric Akau, M.D. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.
15,336
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider
Cedric Akau, M.D.'s 59 claims are below the specialty average of 781.
Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Hawaii
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Hawaii, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Akau.
Dr. Gerard Antoine
M.D.
Tamc, HI
Dr. Alexandra Boger
PT, DPT
Kailua Kona, HI
Dr. April Brewster
LPTA
Honolulu, HI
Dr. Valerie Buisson
DPT
Haleiwa, HI
Dr. Jenny Mae Buted
PT
Kailua Kona, HI
Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Hawaii medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedric Akau, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Cedric Akau, M.D. specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in Honolulu, Hawaii. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Cedric Akau, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Cedric Akau, M.D. wrote 59 Medicare Part D claims totaling $692 in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is Cedric Akau, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Cedric Akau, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.2/100 (Quality: 80.3, Cost: 73.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Cedric Akau, M.D. located? ▼
Cedric Akau, M.D. is located at 888 S KING ST, Honolulu, HI, 96813. Phone: (808) 522-4275.
What is Cedric Akau, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Cedric Akau, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437254034, issued on 09/14/2006.
Does Cedric Akau, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Cedric Akau, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.7%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,336 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Cedric Akau, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cedric Akau, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cedric Akau, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Cedric Akau, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 59 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cedric Akau, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Cedric Akau, M.D.'s NPI is 1437254034 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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