Brandon Keith Akers, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Brandon Keith Akers is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Saint Louis, MO with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(314) 206-3700Saint Louis, MO
Telehealth Available
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Brandon Keith Akers, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 10+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine (class of 2016), he has been practicing for over 10 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, depression, and schizophrenia (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.57/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in Missouri
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 221 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MOSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Saint Louis10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

1430 Olive St Ste 500, Saint Louis, MO 63103-2377

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Missouri, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

81.57/100

Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.3%

Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)

Better than 73% of reporting doctors in Missouri

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

33

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

125

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,363

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $262k

Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Depression, and Schizophrenia.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+29%)61%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Schizophrenia
48%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-28%)42%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-34%)36%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-34%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
36%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Tobacco Use Disorder
36%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2016

    University of Louisville School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · May 26, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 2016)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Brandon Keith Akers

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Brandon Keith Akers for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Saint Louis required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brandon Keith Akers

NPI records show Dr. Akers as active with telehealth listed in Saint Louis, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (314) 206-3700.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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