Nicole Akhigbe, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nicole Akhigbe is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Saint Paul, MN with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(612) 873-6963Saint Paul, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Nicole Akhigbe, FNP-BC practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Saint Paul, MN. She has been practicing since 2014 — over 12 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 91.43/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 23% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 444 Nurse Practitioner providers in MNSee all Nurse Practitioner in Saint Paul12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 804dNPPES updated 2024-03-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

280 Smith Ave N Ste 700, Saint Paul, MN 55102-2972

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in Minnesota on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

91.43/100

Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)

Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

82%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

38

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

82

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

762

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $120k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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 Hypertension, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+8%)42%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
37%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Depression
32%

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

US avg: 31.8%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$79 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Nicole Akhigbe's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 10, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Nicole Akhigbe

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Nicole Akhigbe for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Saint Paul 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 Nicole Akhigbe

NPI records show Dr. Akhigbe as active with telehealth listed in Saint Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 873-6963.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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