NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1518597699 MD
Verify on CMS → Hari Ankem, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Madisonville, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 26,109 in Orthopaedic Surgery 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
161
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 344
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$885.47
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Hari Ankem, MD filed 161 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Madisonville, Kentucky, prescribing 90% generic.
- 161
- Part D claims, 2024
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Hari Ankem, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1518597699), first enumerated 01/17/2020.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 161 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$885.47 in reported industry payments (12 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1518597699 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1518597699
- ENUM-RECENT 2020
- TAX-MID 26K Orthopaedic Surgery
- RX-LIGHT 161
- BOOK-THIN 341 in Kentucky
- PHOTO-ENUM Joseph Ehiorobo · 2020
Hari Ankem, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
161 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Hari Ankem, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Hari Ankem, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
161 53% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Orthopaedic Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1518597699 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/17/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Hari Ankem, 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.
Baptist Health Deaconess Medical Group Inc
Madisonville, KY
University OF Louisville Physicians Inc
Louisville, KY
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 Hari Ankem, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$885
Largest payer
Stryker 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Hari Ankem, MD - brand share 10.0%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 161 2024 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 2024.
161
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 172.4
- Total Day Supply
- 2,039
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $841
- Opioid Claims
- 99 (61.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 37
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.41
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 34, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Hari Ankem, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
78 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 17
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
17 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 15
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 78 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 17 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview
How Hari Ankem, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
26,109
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
344
Avg Claims per Provider
Hari Ankem, MD's 161 claims are below the specialty average of 344.
Nationwide Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Ankem, both outside Kentucky so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2020)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ankem.
One of 341 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers enrolled in Kentucky, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Moses Adebayo
MD
Pikeville, KY
Dr. Nicholas Ahn
MD
Louisville, KY
Dr. Gordon Air
MD
Edgewood, KY
Dr. George Aitken
MD
Ashland, KY
Dr. James Akin
MD
Prospect, KY
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hari Ankem, MD's specialty? ▼
Hari Ankem, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Madisonville, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does Hari Ankem, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Hari Ankem, MD wrote 161 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is Hari Ankem, MD located? ▼
Hari Ankem, MD is located at 200 CLINIC DR, Madisonville, KY, 42431. Phone: (270) 824-6655.
What is Hari Ankem, MD's NPI number? ▼
Hari Ankem, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518597699, issued on 01/17/2020.
Does Hari Ankem, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Hari Ankem, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Hari Ankem, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Hari Ankem, MD had 99 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 61.5%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 26,109 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 344 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Hari Ankem, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Hari Ankem, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Hari Ankem, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Hari Ankem, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 161 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Hari Ankem, MD's credentials? ▼
Hari Ankem, MD's NPI is 1518597699 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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