2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1508840299 MD
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LEE AKST, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in BALTIMORE, Maryland. 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
57
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Industry payments
$1.7K
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LEE AKST, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 57 claims across 20 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $1.7K across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LEE AKST, MD filed 57 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BALTIMORE, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LEE AKST, 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).

LEE AKST, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/06/2005

NPI 1508840299

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

57 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Maryland

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LEE AKST, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1508840299. 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.

LEE AKST, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 600 N WOLFE ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21287, with a listed phone of (410) 955-1654. NPI 1508840299 was issued on 12/06/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKST 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 57 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287

Provider Details

NPI 1508840299
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/06/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEE AKST, 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.

GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER INC
BALTIMORE, MD
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
LUTHERVILLE, MD

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 LEE AKST, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

57
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
71
Total Day Supply
1,857
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
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
Omeprazole
13

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How LEE AKST, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

LEE AKST, MD's 57 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEE AKST, MD's specialty?
LEE AKST, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does LEE AKST, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEE AKST, MD wrote 57 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
Where is LEE AKST, MD located?
LEE AKST, MD is located at 600 N WOLFE ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21287. Phone: (410) 955-1654.
What is LEE AKST, MD's NPI number?
LEE AKST, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508840299, issued on 12/06/2005.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LEE AKST, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEE AKST, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEE AKST, MD accept Medicare?
LEE AKST, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 57 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEE AKST, MD's credentials?
LEE AKST, MD's NPI is 1508840299 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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