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KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS

Periodontics in SARASOTA, Florida. 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
39
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Industry payments
$215.43
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in SARASOTA, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 39 claims across 16 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $215.43 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS filed 39 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SARASOTA, Florida. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/05/2008

NPI 1518111467

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

39 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Periodontics share within Florida

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS is a Periodontics provider practicing in SARASOTA, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS, MS. NPI: 1518111467. 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.

KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DDS, MS credentials at 7733 SANDHILL LAKE DR, SARASOTA, FL, 34241, with a listed phone of (713) 819-9805. NPI 1518111467 was issued on 11/05/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKERS 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 39 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $144 in drug spend. 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.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 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

7733 SANDHILL LAKE DR
SARASOTA, FL 34241

Provider Details

NPI 1518111467
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DDS, MS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/05/2008

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 KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$215

Largest payer

BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc.

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 — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS. To verify KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

39
Total Claims
$144
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
39
Total Day Supply
443
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$144
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
15

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

Periodontics Overview

How KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS's 39 claims are below the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in Florida

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

Compare Periodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS's specialty?
KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS specializes in Periodontics and practices in SARASOTA, Florida. Credentials: DDS, MS.
How much does KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS wrote 39 Medicare Part D claims totaling $144 in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS located?
KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS is located at 7733 SANDHILL LAKE DR, SARASOTA, FL, 34241. Phone: (713) 819-9805.
What is KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS's NPI number?
KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518111467, issued on 11/05/2008.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS accept Medicare?
KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS appears in CMS Medicare data with 39 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS's credentials?
KATHLEEN AKERS, DDS, MS's NPI is 1518111467 with credentials DDS, MS. 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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