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DR. ERNESTINA NYARKO FRENCH MD
NPI 1265878268
Family Medicine in Buford, GA

Active since May 16, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2800 BUFORD DR STE 110, BUFORD, GA 30519(470) 236-4085(470) 323-9177 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2024, Feb 27, 2023, Sep 17, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Ernestina Nyarko French Md NPPES

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

DR. ERNESTINA NYARKO FRENCH MD (NPI 1265878268) is an individual family medicine provider in Buford, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (93816) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northside Hospital Gwinnett, and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265878268
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNESTINA NYARKO FRENCHCredential: MD
Location Address2800 BUFORD DR STE 110Buford, GA 30519-5107
Mailing Address2800 Buford Dr Ste 110Buford, GA 30519-5107 · (470) 236-4085 · Fax (470) 323-9177
Phone(470) 236-4085
Fax(470) 323-9177
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1265878268 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 93816✔ Licensed in SC · 40093✔ Licensed in NC · 192083
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2800 BUFORD DR STE 110, Buford, GA 30519
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Ernestina Nyarko Md

Other Identifiers 3

Other40093SC · State Medical Board
Other192083NC · Rtl - Resident Training License
Other93816GA · State Medical Board

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., First Choice Next.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ernestina Nyarko French 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 ID2961782271
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221128002181
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
48 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northside Hospital Gwinnett

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrenceville, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110087
Location1000 Medical Center BoulevardLawrenceville, GA 30046 · Gwinnett County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30519 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
10 suppliers27 claims66 services$6.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers18 claims18 services$1.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$24.79 avg. paid by Medicare
External ambulatory infusion pump, insulin E0784
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$310.81 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

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

DR. CHRISTIAN PHILIP GIBBS DNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2800 BUFORD DR STE 110
BUFORD, GA 30519
Gwinnett County (470) 236-4085

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 Ernestina French's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernestina French is 1265878268. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2013. The provider is also known as Dr. Ernestina Nyarko MD.

Where is Ernestina French located?

Ernestina French practices at 2800 Buford Dr Ste 110, Buford, GA 30519. The listed phone number is (470) 236-4085.

What is Ernestina French's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ernestina French enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernestina French 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 Ernestina French accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and First Choice Next list Ernestina French 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 Ernestina French affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernestina French is affiliated with Northside Hospital Gwinnett.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernestina French was last updated on October 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.