DR. RICHARD KING NYAMEKYE MD
NPI 1255012720
Internal Medicine in Washington, DC

Active since July 27, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20060(202) 865-7151(202) 865-1773 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Richard King Nyamekye Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD KING NYAMEKYE MD (NPI 1255012720) is an individual internal medicine provider in Washington, District Of Columbia, licensed in District Of Columbia (MTL600001724) and active in the NPI registry since July 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255012720
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD KING NYAMEKYECredential: MD
Location Address2041 GEORGIA AVE NWWashington, DC 20060-0002
Mailing AddressHoward University Hospital 2041 Georgia Ave NwWashington, DC 20060-0001 · (202) 865-7151 · Fax (202) 865-1773
Fax(202) 865-1773
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2023
✔ NPI 1255012720 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in DC · MTL600001724
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.
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, Washington, DC 20060

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. Richard King Nyamekye 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 ID3971073149
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260528003553
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 Richard Nyamekye reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Planning, Non-Surgical
801 S ROOSEVELT AVE STE C
Burlington, IA 52601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 253 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
407 S WHITE ST
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1871177477 (Iowa)
  • 142 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · West Burlington, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160057
Location1221 South Gear AvenueWest Burlington, IA 52655 · Des Moines County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20060 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

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.

Speech-Language Pathologist
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Ophthalmology
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060

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 Richard Nyamekye's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Nyamekye is 1255012720. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2023.

Where is Richard Nyamekye located?

Richard Nyamekye practices at 2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20060. The listed phone number is (202) 865-7151.

What is Richard Nyamekye's specialty?

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

Is Richard Nyamekye enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Nyamekye 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 Richard Nyamekye's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Nyamekye reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Inc. (Burlington, IA) and Henry County Health Center, Inc. (Mount Pleasant, IA). 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 Richard Nyamekye's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Nyamekye accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Richard Nyamekye 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 Richard Nyamekye affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Nyamekye is affiliated with Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Nyamekye was last updated on July 27, 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.