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DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD

Dermatology Physician in GAITHERSBURG, Maryland. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 665 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GAITHERSBURG, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 665 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD filed 1,887 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GAITHERSBURG, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/29/2014

NPI 1205248853

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,887 159% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Dermatology Physician share within Maryland

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology 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).

DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1205248853. 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.

DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 655 WATKINS MILL RD, GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20879, with a listed phone of (202) 308-9295. NPI 1205248853 was issued on 05/29/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKO-ADJEI 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 1,887 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 665 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $237K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879

Provider Details

NPI 1205248853
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/29/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD 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.

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF THE MID ATLANTIC STATES, INC
WASHINGTON, DC

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 · Generic-heavy

DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,887 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.

1,887
Total Claims
$237K
Total Drug Cost
665
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,258
Total Day Supply
59,336
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$155K
Generic Drug Cost
$83K
Antibiotic Claims
113

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 319, 75-84: 223, 85+: 84

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluocinonide
212
Clobetasol Propionate
187
Calcipotriene
142
Fluorouracil
142
Hydrocortisone
125
Ketoconazole
122
Triamcinolone Acetonide
111
Doxycycline Monohydrate
109
Tacrolimus
89
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
81

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD's 1,887 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AKO-ADJEI.

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD's specialty?
DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in GAITHERSBURG, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD wrote 1,887 Medicare Part D claims totaling $237K in drug costs for 665 beneficiaries.
Where is DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD located?
DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD is located at 655 WATKINS MILL RD, GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20879. Phone: (202) 308-9295.
What is DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD's NPI number?
DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205248853, issued on 05/29/2014.
Does DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $155K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluocinonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Calcipotriene. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD accept Medicare?
DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,887 Part D claims and 665 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD's credentials?
DANSO AKO-ADJEI, MD's NPI is 1205248853 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.

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

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