2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1952472862 MD
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KATHY AKASHI, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in ANAHEIM, California. 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
298
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KATHY AKASHI, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ANAHEIM, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 298 claims across 82 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

KATHY AKASHI, MD filed 298 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in ANAHEIM, California, prescribing 88% generic.

298
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KATHY AKASHI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KATHY AKASHI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/13/2006

NPI 1952472862

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

298 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in California

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KATHY AKASHI, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in ANAHEIM, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1952472862. 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.

KATHY AKASHI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 441 N LAKEVIEW AVE, ANAHEIM, CA, 92807, with a listed phone of (888) 988-2800. NPI 1952472862 was issued on 11/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKASHI 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 298 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $145K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

441 N LAKEVIEW AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92807

Provider Details

NPI 1952472862
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHY AKASHI, 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
ANAHEIM, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KATHY AKASHI, MD. To verify KATHY AKASHI, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KATHY AKASHI, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 298 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.

298
Total Claims
$145K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
659
Total Day Supply
18,832
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$114K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
50
Entecavir
28
Omeprazole
23
Budesonide Dr
Budesonide
15
Lialda
Mesalamine
11
Mesalamine
11
Gavilyte-C
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How KATHY AKASHI, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHY AKASHI, MD's 298 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHY AKASHI, MD's specialty?
KATHY AKASHI, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in ANAHEIM, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does KATHY AKASHI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHY AKASHI, MD wrote 298 Medicare Part D claims totaling $145K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHY AKASHI, MD located?
KATHY AKASHI, MD is located at 441 N LAKEVIEW AVE, ANAHEIM, CA, 92807. Phone: (888) 988-2800.
What is KATHY AKASHI, MD's NPI number?
KATHY AKASHI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952472862, issued on 11/13/2006.
Does KATHY AKASHI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHY AKASHI, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $114K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHY AKASHI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHY AKASHI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Entecavir, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHY AKASHI, MD accept Medicare?
KATHY AKASHI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 298 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHY AKASHI, MD's credentials?
KATHY AKASHI, MD's NPI is 1952472862 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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