Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH
NPI 1093988271 · Hospitalist Physician · Decatur, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joyce Akwe, MD, MPH is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Decatur, GA (NPI 1093988271).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093988271
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 063557 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,315 | 207 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 1,068 | 179 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 1,058 | 131 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 409 | 59 |
| Fentanyl | 106 | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hclbrand: Oxycontin | 102 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$109 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-08
- Last updated
- 2015-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joyce Akwe's NPI number?
- Joyce Akwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093988271, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joyce Akwe's specialty?
- Joyce Akwe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joyce Akwe located?
- Joyce Akwe's practice location on file with NPPES is 1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033-4004.
- What is Joyce Akwe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joyce Akwe is (404) 321-6111.
- Does Joyce Akwe accept Medicare?
- Joyce Akwe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joyce Akwe's NPI active?
- Yes — Joyce Akwe's NPI (1093988271) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.