2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1053818898 M.D.
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DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in CHAPEL HILL, 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
279
Medicare Part D claims · 129 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.1036/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$248.91
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 279 claims across 129 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.1036/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $248.91 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.1036 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 279 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)

DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/09/2018

NPI 1053818898

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

279 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

80.1036/100 2.996399999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.1036/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 80.1036/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 80.1036/100 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).

DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1053818898. 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.

DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514, with a listed phone of (984) 974-1000. NPI 1053818898 was issued on 04/09/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKOLBIRE 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 279 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 129 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.9%. 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 80.1036/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.5679, Cost 47.9678), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514

Provider Details

NPI 1053818898
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/09/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.1036
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.5679
Quality
47.9678
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, 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.

APOGEE MEDICAL GROUP VIRGINIA PC
MARTINSVILLE, VA
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL, 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 DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$249

Largest payer

ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)

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

DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 279 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.

279
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
129
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
291
Total Day Supply
5,257
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
22 (7.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
71

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.06
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 43, 75-84: 38, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
17
Levofloxacin
17
Prednisone
17
Metoprolol Tartrate
11

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D.'s 279 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D.'s specialty?
DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. wrote 279 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 129 beneficiaries.
What is DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.1036/100 (Quality: 75.5679, Cost: 47.9678). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. located?
DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. is located at 101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514. Phone: (984) 974-1000.
What is DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D.'s NPI number?
DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053818898, issued on 04/09/2018.
Does DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
Does DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.9%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Levofloxacin, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. accept Medicare?
DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 279 Part D claims and 129 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D.'s credentials?
DUNSTAN AKOLBIRE, M.D.'s NPI is 1053818898 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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