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DR. AMA FORDWOR-KORANTENG MD
NPI 1013036151
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since March 28, 2007PECOS Enrolled
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637(888) 824-0200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2026, Oct 8, 2024, Nov 17, 2023 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Ama Fordwor-koranteng Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. AMA FORDWOR-KORANTENG MD (NPI 1013036151) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036102134) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013036151
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. AMA FORDWOR-KORANTENGCredential: MD
Location Address5841 S MARYLAND AVEChicago, IL 60637-1443
Mailing Address150 Harvester Dr Ste 300Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5965
Phone(888) 824-0200
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1013036151 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036102134✔ Licensed in IN · 01088611A✔ Licensed in PA · MD456419
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60637
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-5418 · Phone (570) 271-8091 · Fax (570) 271-5879
Location 2419 Ridgemoor DrWillowbrook, IL 60527-5418 · Phone (630) 794-0276
Location 31 Ingalls DrHarvey, IL 60426-3558 · Phone (888) 824-0200

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ama Fordwor-koranteng Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ama Fordwor-koranteng reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,905 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033218128 (773) 702-1530
University Of Chicago
Same address
Multi-Specialty
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, UCPG/MC 1099
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,237 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821048786 (773) 702-9200
Geisinger Clinic
492 mi
Pediatrics
210 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
Philipsburg, PA 16866
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 4,429 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811948367 (814) 342-8001

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. DON MARTINEZ M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 926-8318
ALEXANDRA DUMITRESCU
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200
PELEG HOROWITZ
Neurological Surgery
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200
SANDEEP GURBUXANI
Pathology (Hematology)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200
DR. NIREN GANDRA M.D.
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-0240
ALLIE DAKROUB MD MS
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-1000
SCOTT VASHER MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-1000
DR. NATHAN CHARLES NOWALK M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ama Fordwor-koranteng's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ama Fordwor-koranteng is 1013036151. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2007.

Where is Ama Fordwor-koranteng located?

Ama Fordwor-koranteng practices at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. The listed phone number is (888) 824-0200.

What is Ama Fordwor-koranteng's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Ama Fordwor-koranteng enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ama Fordwor-koranteng is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ama Fordwor-koranteng's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ama Fordwor-koranteng reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: The University Of Chicago Medical Center (Chicago, IL), University Of Chicago (Chicago, IL) and Geisinger Clinic (Philipsburg, PA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ama Fordwor-koranteng's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ama Fordwor-koranteng was last updated on May 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.