John Akers, PA
NPI 1609878487 · Physician Assistant · Fort Wayne, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Akers, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Fort Wayne, IN (NPI 1609878487).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609878487
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28149068A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,077 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 292 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 224 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 137 | $100 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 117 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 94 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 78 | $37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 143 | 99 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 126 | 109 |
| Celecoxib | 107 | 80 |
| Amoxicillin | 104 | 60 |
| Prednisone | 103 | 101 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 101 | 94 |
| Cephalexin | 92 | 59 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$703 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 11136 Parkview Circle DrFort Wayne, IN 46845-1730Phone: (260) 484-8551Fax: (260) 482-5060
- 7920 W Jefferson BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46804-4168Phone: (260) 484-8551Fax: (260) 482-5060
- 1500 Provident Dr Ste BWarsaw, IN 46580-3297Phone: (574) 269-8301Fax: (574) 269-8302
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-11
- Last updated
- 2018-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Akers's NPI number?
- John Akers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609878487, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Akers's specialty?
- John Akers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Akers located?
- John Akers's practice location on file with NPPES is 5050 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46825-5886.
- What is John Akers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Akers is (260) 484-8551.
- Does John Akers accept Medicare?
- John Akers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Akers's NPI active?
- Yes — John Akers's NPI (1609878487) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.