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GRACE AKIENS, MD

Family Medicine Physician in NILES, Illinois. 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 · 168 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$41.53
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GRACE AKIENS, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NILES, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 168 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $41.53 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GRACE AKIENS, MD filed 1,675 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NILES, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

GRACE AKIENS, 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).

GRACE AKIENS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/14/2006

NPI 1619941929

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,675 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Illinois

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

GRACE AKIENS, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in NILES, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1619941929. 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.

GRACE AKIENS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6763 N MILWAUKEE AVE, NILES, IL, 60714, with a listed phone of (847) 297-2181. NPI 1619941929 was issued on 02/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKIENS 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 1,675 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 168 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $135K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.8%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

6763 N MILWAUKEE AVE
NILES, IL 60714

Provider Details

NPI 1619941929
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/14/2006

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 GRACE AKIENS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$42

Largest payer

Exact Sciences Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GRACE AKIENS, MD. To verify GRACE AKIENS, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

GRACE AKIENS, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,675 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.

1,675
Total Claims
$135K
Total Drug Cost
168
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,904
Total Day Supply
111,328
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$102K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Opioid Claims
97 (5.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 74, 75-84: 45, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
105
Lisinopril
95
Levothyroxine Sodium
78
Metoprolol Succinate
67
Hydrochlorothiazide
56
Amlodipine Besylate
55
Simvastatin
53
Metformin Hcl
51
Rosuvastatin Calcium
40
Pantoprazole Sodium
39

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How GRACE AKIENS, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

GRACE AKIENS, MD's 1,675 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GRACE AKIENS, MD's specialty?
GRACE AKIENS, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in NILES, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does GRACE AKIENS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GRACE AKIENS, MD wrote 1,675 Medicare Part D claims totaling $135K in drug costs for 168 beneficiaries.
Where is GRACE AKIENS, MD located?
GRACE AKIENS, MD is located at 6763 N MILWAUKEE AVE, NILES, IL, 60714. Phone: (847) 297-2181.
What is GRACE AKIENS, MD's NPI number?
GRACE AKIENS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619941929, issued on 02/14/2006.
Does GRACE AKIENS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GRACE AKIENS, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $102K in brand drug costs.
Does GRACE AKIENS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GRACE AKIENS, MD had 97 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.8%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GRACE AKIENS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GRACE AKIENS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GRACE AKIENS, MD accept Medicare?
GRACE AKIENS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,675 Part D claims and 168 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GRACE AKIENS, MD's credentials?
GRACE AKIENS, MD's NPI is 1619941929 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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