ABDUL KOUANDA MD
NPI 1144648833
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in San Francisco, CA

Active since March 31, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
505 PARNASSUS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143(347) 419-5999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Abdul Kouanda Md NPPES

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

ABDUL KOUANDA MD (NPI 1144648833) is an individual gastroenterology provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A141110) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in San Francisco, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144648833
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameABDUL KOUANDACredential: MD
Location Address505 PARNASSUS AVESan Francisco, CA 94143-2709
Mailing Address1701 Divisadero St Ste 120San Francisco, CA 94115-3011 · (415) 502-4444 · Fax (415) 502-2249
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 2023
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1144648833 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A141110
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
505 PARNASSUS AVE, San Francisco, CA 94143

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11701 Divisadero St Ste 120San Francisco, CA 94115-3011 · Phone (415) 502-4444 · Fax (415) 502-2249

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

Abdul Kouanda 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 ID941591531
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200416003344
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Abdul Kouanda reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
505 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,112 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
400 PARNASSUS AVE, MCB 300
San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,645 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 12

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.

Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope 74328
This procedure involves a specialist, called a radiologist, examining an image taken during a tube placement into your bile duct. The tube is inserted with the help of a tool called an endoscope. This allows the doctor to check for any issues or abnormalities in your bile duct.
115 services71 patients
Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope 43264
This procedure, called an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), involves using a flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) to locate and remove stones or debris from your bile or pancreatic duct. It's a non-surgical method to clear the ducts, enhancing your digestive health.
84 services58 patients
Replacement of stent in pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope 43276
This procedure involves replacing an existing stent in your pancreatic or bile duct. A flexible endoscope, a tube-like device with a light and camera, is used to view and access the area. The old stent is removed and a new one is placed to help keep the duct open.
81 services25 patients
Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope 43274
This procedure involves the placement of a tiny tube, known as a stent, into your pancreatic or bile duct. A flexible endoscope, a long, thin instrument with a light and camera, is used. It aids in relieving blockages and improving flow in these ducts.
68 services51 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
39 services38 patients
Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43242
This procedure involves using an ultrasound to guide a needle to specific areas in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. A flexible endoscope is used to reach these areas. The needle collects a small sample for testing.
38 services36 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94143 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

82.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality90.87
Improvement Activities0
Cost74.28

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 (Neonatal)
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Hospitalist
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Internal Medicine
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
505 PARNASSUS AVE, 15 LONG
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

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 Abdul Kouanda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abdul Kouanda is 1144648833. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2014.

Where is Abdul Kouanda located?

Abdul Kouanda practices at 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143. The listed phone number is (347) 419-5999.

What is Abdul Kouanda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Abdul Kouanda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abdul Kouanda 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 organizations bill Medicare for Abdul Kouanda's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Abdul Kouanda reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Regents Of The University Of California (San Francisco, CA) and University Of California San Francisco (San Francisco, CA). 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 Abdul Kouanda'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 Abdul Kouanda was last updated on August 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.