Richard Akoto, MD PA
NPI 1548365927 · Family Medicine Physician · Takoma Park, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Akoto, MD PA is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Takoma Park, MD (NPI 1548365927).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548365927
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D0058683 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
410 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 340 | $95 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 32 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 22 | $60 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 16 | $15 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$134 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 118 | 36 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 116 | 35 |
| Losartan Potassium | 111 | 29 |
| Metformin Hcl | 62 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 60 | 15 |
| Omeprazole | 56 | 17 |
| Azithromycin | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$385 across 17 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
- 2006-09-13
- Last updated
- 2022-06-24
- Certified
- 2022-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Akoto's NPI number?
- Richard Akoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548365927, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Akoto's specialty?
- Richard Akoto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Akoto located?
- Richard Akoto's practice location on file with NPPES is 7610 Carroll Ave Ste 450, Takoma Park, MD 20912-6324.
- What is Richard Akoto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Akoto is (301) 681-9500.
- Does Richard Akoto accept Medicare?
- Richard Akoto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Akoto's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Akoto's NPI (1548365927) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.