Grace Akiens, MD
NPI 1619941929 · Family Medicine Physician · Niles, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Grace Akiens, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Niles, IL (NPI 1619941929).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619941929
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036-074625 (IL)
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
20 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
746 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 309 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 102 | $89 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 65 | $18 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 63 | $127 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 62 | $81 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 111 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 90 | 28 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 78 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 74 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 64 | 20 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 59 | 19 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 2 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
- 2006-02-14
- Last updated
- 2021-01-25
- Certified
- 2021-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Grace Akiens's NPI number?
- Grace Akiens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619941929, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Grace Akiens's specialty?
- Grace Akiens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Grace Akiens located?
- Grace Akiens's practice location on file with NPPES is 6763 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714-4418.
- What is Grace Akiens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Grace Akiens is (847) 297-2181.
- Does Grace Akiens accept Medicare?
- Grace Akiens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Grace Akiens's NPI active?
- Yes — Grace Akiens's NPI (1619941929) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.