David U Anakwenze, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
David U Anakwenze is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Florence, AL with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across AL can see David U Anakwenze, M.D. in person in Florence or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 44+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1116 Bradshaw Dr, Florence, AL 35630-1438
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.9%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
Better than 73% of reporting doctors in AlabamaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
180
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
281
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,200
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.37M
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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.
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, Anxiety Disorders, and Hypertension.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.8k received from industry
68 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to David U Anakwenze's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 30, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 030014
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With David U Anakwenze
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David U Anakwenze for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Florence 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 David U Anakwenze
Dr. Anakwenze is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Florence, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (256) 767-4805.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David U Anakwenze
Practice Location
1116 Bradshaw Dr, Florence, AL 35630-1438
Mailing Address
1116 Bradshaw Dr, Florence, AL 35630-1438
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