2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1972977353 DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C
Verify on CMS →

STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in LANHAM, Maryland. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
127
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$601.02
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in LANHAM, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 127 claims across 19 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $601.02 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C filed 127 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LANHAM, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2015

NPI 1972977353

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

127 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Maryland

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

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).

STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LANHAM, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C. NPI: 1972977353. 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.

STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C credentials at 9470 ANNAPOLIS RD # 115, LANHAM, MD, 20706, with a listed phone of (301) 708-0100. NPI 1972977353 was issued on 11/22/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKPUAKA 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 127 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

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

9470 ANNAPOLIS RD # 115
LANHAM, MD 20706

Provider Details

NPI 1972977353
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/22/2015

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 STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$601

Largest payer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Generic-heavy

STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 127 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.

127
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
163
Total Day Supply
4,699
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$509
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
11
Olanzapine
11

* 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 STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C 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

STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C's 127 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C's specialty?
STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in LANHAM, Maryland. Credentials: DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C.
How much does STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C wrote 127 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C located?
STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C is located at 9470 ANNAPOLIS RD # 115, LANHAM, MD, 20706. Phone: (301) 708-0100.
What is STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C's NPI number?
STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972977353, issued on 11/22/2015.
Does STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $509 in brand drug costs.
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 STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Olanzapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C accept Medicare?
STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 127 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C's credentials?
STELLA AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C's NPI is 1972977353 with credentials DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology