EKOW E ACQUAH MD
NPI 1013922814
Internal Medicine in Gulfport, MS

Active since July 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
15200 COMMUNITY RD, GULFPORT, MS 39503(228) 575-7112(228) 575-7190 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 25, 2025, Sep 23, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ekow E Acquah Md NPPES

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

EKOW E ACQUAH MD (NPI 1013922814) is an individual internal medicine provider in Gulfport, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (15951) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Singing River Gulfport, and is a graduate of William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013922814
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameEKOW E ACQUAHCredential: MD
Location Address15200 COMMUNITY RDGulfport, MS 39503-3085
Mailing Address2101 Highway 90 Fl 4Gautier, MS 39553-5340 · (228) 497-7576 · Fax (228) 497-8869
Fax(228) 575-7190
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWilliam Carey University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2025
NPI 1013922814 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses Licensed in MS · 15951 Licensed in CA · C137386
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 0101242907 (VA)
15200 COMMUNITY RD, Gulfport, MS 39503

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)John Ekow Acquah M.d.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid00119697MS
Medicaid1013922814VA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ekow E Acquah Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6901971100
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090819000582, I20160226001118, I20220127000687
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
75 services39 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
75 services37 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
49 services48 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
23 services23 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
21 services20 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Singing River Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number250123
Location15200 Community RoadGulfport, MS 39503 · Harrison County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39503 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
95%93 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$19.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$8.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers25 claims25 services$107.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
15200 COMMUNITY RD
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15200 COMMUNITY RD
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Nurse Practitioner
15200 COMMUNITY RD
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15200 COMMUNITY RD
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
15200 COMMUNITY RD
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Emergency Medicine
15200 COMMUNITY RD
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Physician Assistant
15200 COMMUNITY RD
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Dietitian, Registered
15200 COMMUNITY RD
GULFPORT, MS 39503

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 Ekow Acquah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ekow Acquah is 1013922814. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2006. The provider is also known as John Ekow Acquah M.D..

Where is Ekow Acquah located?

Ekow Acquah practices at 15200 Community Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503. The listed phone number is (228) 575-7112.

What is Ekow Acquah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Ekow Acquah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ekow Acquah is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ekow Acquah accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Ekow Acquah as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Ekow Acquah affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ekow Acquah is affiliated with Singing River Gulfport.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ekow Acquah was last updated on March 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.