William Akin, DDS
NPI 1518138981 · Dentist · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Akin, DDS is a Dentist provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1518138981).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518138981
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- DentistDental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9799 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 218 | 177 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 218 | 185 |
| Ibuprofen | 165 | 141 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 156 | 135 |
| Ibuprofenbrand: Ibu | 29 | 27 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 26 | 25 |
| Azithromycin | 17 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$297 across 4 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
- 2008-03-13
- Last updated
- 2008-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Akin's NPI number?
- William Akin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518138981, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Akin's specialty?
- William Akin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dentist (Dental Providers).
- Where is William Akin located?
- William Akin's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Kneeland St, Boston, MA 02111-1527.
- What is William Akin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Akin is (617) 292-3117.
- Does William Akin accept Medicare?
- William Akin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Akin's NPI active?
- Yes — William Akin's NPI (1518138981) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.