2026 NPPES data Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician NPI 1346769197 PMHNP-BC
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PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician in IRVINGTON, New Jersey. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician avg: 804
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC filed 1,559 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician in IRVINGTON, New Jersey, prescribing 93% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
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.

PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,559 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC 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).

What does the federal data show about PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2017

NPI 1346769197

Primary specialty

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician

Rare

268 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,559 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 804

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician share within New Jersey

1. Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry 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).

PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician provider holding PMHNP-BC credentials at 40 UNION AVE STE 301, IRVINGTON, NJ, 07111, with a listed phone of (862) 849-2618. NPI 1346769197 was issued on 09/13/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKO 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 1,559 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 118 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $129K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 268 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 804 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

40 UNION AVE STE 301
IRVINGTON, NJ 07111

Provider Details

NPI 1346769197
Specialty Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician
Credentials PMHNP-BC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/13/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC 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.

RUTGERS HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
NEWARK, NJ
VIMAX LLC
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,559 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.

1,559
Total Claims
$129K
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,621
Total Day Supply
47,721
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$86K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 77, 65-74: 35, 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.

What PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
192
Clonazepam
136
Alprazolam
100
Quetiapine Fumarate
94
Sertraline Hcl
76
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
67
Benztropine Mesylate
65
Aripiprazole
63
Duloxetine Hcl
54
Escitalopram Oxalate
50

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

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician Overview

How PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC fits within the Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

268
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician Providers in US
43
States with Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician
804
Avg Claims per Provider

PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC's 1,559 claims are above the specialty average of 804.

Nearby Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AKO.

Compare Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC's specialty?
PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC specializes in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician and practices in IRVINGTON, New Jersey. Credentials: PMHNP-BC.
How much does PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC wrote 1,559 Medicare Part D claims totaling $129K in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
Where is PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC located?
PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC is located at 40 UNION AVE STE 301, IRVINGTON, NJ, 07111. Phone: (862) 849-2618.
What is PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC's NPI number?
PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346769197, issued on 09/13/2017.
Does PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $86K in brand drug costs.
How many Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 268 Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician provider writes 804 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Clonazepam, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC accept Medicare?
PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,559 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC's credentials?
PETER AKO, PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1346769197 with credentials PMHNP-BC. 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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