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2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1093988271 MD, MPH
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Hospitalist Physician in Decatur, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,825 in Hospitalist 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 391 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$109.01
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH filed 4,080 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Decatur, Georgia, prescribing 95% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- $109.01
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,080 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH 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).
What does the federal data show about Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,080 359% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia 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 Hospitalist 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.
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Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD, MPH credentials at 1670 CLAIRMONT RD, Decatur, GA, 30033, with a listed phone of (404) 321-6111. NPI 1093988271 was issued on 04/08/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,080 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 391 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $255K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 94.9%.
Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1093988271 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | MD, MPH |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/08/2008 |
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 Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$109
Largest payer
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
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 · Generic-heavy
Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH - brand share 5.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 4,080 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.
4,080
Total Claims
$255K
Total Drug Cost
391
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,122
- Total Day Supply
- 120,713
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $106K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $149K
- Opioid Claims
- 3,870 (94.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.75
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 157, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 61, 85+: 13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
1,267 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
949 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
887 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 312
Morphine Sulfate Er
312 claims
- Fentanyl 103
Fentanyl
103 claims
- Oxycontin 82
Oxycontin
82 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 67
Tramadol Hcl
67 claims
- Pregabalin 55
Pregabalin
55 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 1,267 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 949 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 887 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 312 |
| Fentanyl | 103 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 82 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 67 |
| Pregabalin | 55 |
| Buprenorphine | 47 |
| Xtampza Er Oxycodone Myristate | 42 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH's 4,080 claims are above the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Akwe.
Dr. Izzeldin Abdalla
MD
Fayetteville, GA
Dr. Omar Abumahfouz
MD
Fayetteville, GA
Dr. Olufunke Adebayo
MD
Macon, GA
Dr. Olufunsho Adekunle
MD
Newnan, GA
Dr. Tejumade Adelore
M.D
Athens, GA
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH's specialty? ▼
Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Decatur, Georgia. Credentials: MD, MPH.
How much does Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH wrote 4,080 Medicare Part D claims totaling $255K in drug costs for 391 beneficiaries.
Where is Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH located? ▼
Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH is located at 1670 CLAIRMONT RD, Decatur, GA, 30033. Phone: (404) 321-6111.
What is Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH's NPI number? ▼
Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093988271, issued on 04/08/2008.
Does Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $106K in brand drug costs.
Does Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH had 3,870 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 94.9%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH accept Medicare? ▼
Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,080 Part D claims and 391 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH's credentials? ▼
Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH's NPI is 1093988271 with credentials MD, MPH. 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.
- 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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