2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1578192779
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SHANICE AKOTO

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in WILMINGTON, Delaware. 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
37
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$101.76
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHANICE AKOTO is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WILMINGTON, Delaware with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 37 claims across 21 beneficiaries — 30% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $101.76 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHANICE AKOTO filed 37 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WILMINGTON, Delaware. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHANICE AKOTO 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).

SHANICE AKOTO at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/08/2020

NPI 1578192779

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

37 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

Specialty distribution in Delaware

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Delaware providers

Delaware providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Delaware

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Delaware

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology 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).

SHANICE AKOTO is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider practicing in WILMINGTON, Delaware, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1578192779. 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.

SHANICE AKOTO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider at 5661 OCHELTREE LN, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808, with a listed phone of (302) 635-9800. NPI 1578192779 was issued on 04/08/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKOTO 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 37 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.4%. 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

5661 OCHELTREE LN
WILMINGTON, DE 19808

Provider Details

NPI 1578192779
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/08/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHANICE AKOTO 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.

LIFELINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LLC
NEWARK, DE

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 SHANICE AKOTO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$102

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SHANICE AKOTO — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 37 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.

37
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
37
Total Day Supply
541
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$469
Opioid Claims
12 (32.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How SHANICE AKOTO fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

SHANICE AKOTO's 37 claims are below the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Delaware

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

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHANICE AKOTO's specialty?
SHANICE AKOTO specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in WILMINGTON, Delaware.
How much does SHANICE AKOTO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHANICE AKOTO wrote 37 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
Where is SHANICE AKOTO located?
SHANICE AKOTO is located at 5661 OCHELTREE LN, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808. Phone: (302) 635-9800.
What is SHANICE AKOTO's NPI number?
SHANICE AKOTO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578192779, issued on 04/08/2020.
Does SHANICE AKOTO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHANICE AKOTO's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does SHANICE AKOTO prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHANICE AKOTO had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.4%.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SHANICE AKOTO accept Medicare?
SHANICE AKOTO appears in CMS Medicare data with 37 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHANICE AKOTO's credentials?
SHANICE AKOTO's NPI is 1578192779. 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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