DR. CHARITY AMBA KANKAM MD
NPI 1124017413
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Independence, OH
About Dr. Charity Amba Kankam Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHARITY AMBA KANKAM MD (NPI 1124017413) is an individual nephrology provider in Independence, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35059430) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1971).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Charity Amba Kankam 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Charity Kankam reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
- 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Fairview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OHMarymount Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Garfield Heights, OHSouth Pointe Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Warrensville Heights, OHPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44131 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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.
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
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 Charity Kankam's NPI number?
The NPI number for Charity Kankam is 1124017413. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2005.
Where is Charity Kankam located?
Charity Kankam practices at 6701 Rockside Rd Ste 365, Independence, OH 44131. The listed phone number is (216) 901-5706.
What is Charity Kankam's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.
Is Charity Kankam enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Charity Kankam 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Charity Kankam's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charity Kankam reassigns Medicare benefits to Cdc Physicians Organization, Inc. (Shaker Heights, OH). The 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 Charity Kankam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Charity Kankam accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and MedMutual and 1 other insurer list Charity Kankam 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 Charity Kankam affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Charity Kankam is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, Marymount Hospital and South Pointe Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Charity Kankam was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Dr. Charity Amba Kankam, MD · NPI 1124017413
Nephrology physician in Independence, Ohio. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 19, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1124017413 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 19, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Nephrology · taxonomy 207RN0300X
- **State license:** 35059430 (Ohio)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 6701 ROCKSIDE RD, STE 365, Independence, OH 44131-2316
- **Phone:** (216) 901-5706 · **Fax:** (216) 901-6201
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Cdc Physicians Organization, Inc. (NPI 1073682209, Shaker Heights, OH), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1971
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 13, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 0791657 (OH)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1124017413) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.