Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Shawnta Anakwah, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician (CMS: Hematology/Oncology) · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Gadsden, AL

  • NPI 1720267040
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
705 Goodyear Ave
Gadsden, AL 359031156
(256) 492-0375
fax (256) 492-9811
Mailing address
Po Box 131329
Birmingham, AL 352136329

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 29, 2019
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0003X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Alabama #38504 · Georgia #066357

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720267040. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
37,452
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$271,155
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q0138 Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) 16,320 18 $0
J1453 Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg 7,052 15 $0
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 5,340 25 $17
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 2,339 40 $0
J1437 Injection, ferric derisomaltose, 10 mg 1,300 13 $21
J2469 Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg 860 21 $1
J2405 Injection, ondansetron hydrochloride, per 1 mg 712 15 $0
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 666 205 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 385 153 $118
96367 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less 377 36 $26

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Gadsden Hematology & Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 1,138. This provider delivers 33× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,036
Transactions
25
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 8 $666.64
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 5 $110.12
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 2 $47.90
Abbvie INC. 2 $37.36
Daiichi Sankyo INC. 1 $27.83
TerSera Therapeutics LLC 1 $25.56
Sobi, INC 1 $22.08
Acrotech Biopharma INC. 1 $20.95
Pfizer INC. 1 $20.83
Octapharma USA, INC. 1 $20.27
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $19.69
Celgene Corporation 1 $16.28

By nature of payment

Long Term Medical Supply or Device Loan
$667
Food and Beverage
$369

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,062
Patients
329
Total drug cost
$786,087
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Palonosetron Hcl Generic 112 27 $26,969
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 103 42 $7,920
Procrit (Epoetin Alfa) Brand 102 37 $132,114
Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine Generic 90 23 $28,669
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 85 36 $2,586
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 83 22 $1,939
Dexamethasone Generic 82 33 $1,935
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 73 28 $1,673
Anastrozole Generic 64 19 $1,480
Leucovorin Calcium Generic 54 0 $11,497

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Shawnta Anakwah's medical specialty?
Dr. Shawnta Anakwah practices Hematology & Oncology Physician in Gadsden, AL.
Where does Dr. Shawnta Anakwah practice?
Dr. Shawnta Anakwah practices at 705 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 359031156. Office phone: 2564920375.
What is Dr. Shawnta Anakwah's NPI?
Dr. Shawnta Anakwah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720267040, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shawnta Anakwah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shawnta Anakwah accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shawnta Anakwah commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) (HCPCS Q0138); Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg (HCPCS J1453); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.