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MASRESHA AKALU, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner in TUCSON, Arizona. 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 214 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MASRESHA AKALU, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in TUCSON, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 9K claims across 214 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MASRESHA AKALU, NP filed 9,268 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TUCSON, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MASRESHA AKALU, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/20/2012

NPI 1558634709

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,268 658% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Arizona

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

MASRESHA AKALU, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in TUCSON, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1558634709. 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.

MASRESHA AKALU, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2122 N CRAYCROFT RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85712, with a listed phone of (520) 722-2400. NPI 1558634709 was issued on 02/20/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKALU 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 9,268 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 214 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $559K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

2122 N CRAYCROFT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712

Provider Details

NPI 1558634709
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/20/2012

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MASRESHA AKALU, NP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 9,268 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.

9,268
Total Claims
$559K
Total Drug Cost
214
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,615
Total Day Supply
251,897
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$378K
Generic Drug Cost
$175K
Opioid Claims
169 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
254

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.56
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 68, 75-84: 56, 85+: 64

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
411
Gabapentin
385
Lisinopril
380
Levothyroxine Sodium
378
Amlodipine Besylate
269
Furosemide
254
Sertraline Hcl
201
Quetiapine Fumarate
200
Trazodone Hcl
195
Donepezil Hcl
184

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MASRESHA AKALU, NP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

MASRESHA AKALU, NP's 9,268 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MASRESHA AKALU, NP's specialty?
MASRESHA AKALU, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: NP.
How much does MASRESHA AKALU, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MASRESHA AKALU, NP wrote 9,268 Medicare Part D claims totaling $559K in drug costs for 214 beneficiaries.
Where is MASRESHA AKALU, NP located?
MASRESHA AKALU, NP is located at 2122 N CRAYCROFT RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85712. Phone: (520) 722-2400.
What is MASRESHA AKALU, NP's NPI number?
MASRESHA AKALU, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558634709, issued on 02/20/2012.
Does MASRESHA AKALU, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MASRESHA AKALU, NP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $378K in brand drug costs.
Does MASRESHA AKALU, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, MASRESHA AKALU, NP had 169 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MASRESHA AKALU, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MASRESHA AKALU, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MASRESHA AKALU, NP accept Medicare?
MASRESHA AKALU, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,268 Part D claims and 214 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MASRESHA AKALU, NP's credentials?
MASRESHA AKALU, NP's NPI is 1558634709 with credentials NP. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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