AKUA ESSIAM MD
NPI 1275821803
Internal Medicine in Winchester, VA

Q: What is Akua Essiam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akua Essiam is 1275821803. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2011.

Q: What is Akua Essiam's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akua Essiam was last updated on May 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since July 18, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1840 AMHERST ST, WINCHESTER, VA 22601(540) 536-4334 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 9, 2024, Sep 8, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Akua Essiam Md NPPES

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

AKUA ESSIAM MD (NPI 1275821803) is an individual internal medicine provider in Winchester, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101263222) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275821803

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameAKUA ESSIAMCredential: MD

Location Address1840 AMHERST STWinchester, VA 22601-2808

Mailing Address827 Linden AveBaltimore, MD 21201-4606

Phone(540) 536-4334

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 9, 2024

✔ NPI 1275821803 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101263222

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 D77064 (MD)

1840 AMHERST ST, Winchester, VA 22601

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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

Akua Essiam 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 ID749407344

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180203000078, I20210303000429

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 4

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 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.

503 services240 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.

199 services195 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

100 services70 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.

65 services64 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Inova Alexandria Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490040

Location4320 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22304 · Alexandria City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Inova Fairfax Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Falls Church, VA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490063

Location3300 Gallows RoadFalls Church, VA 22042 · Fairfax County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490122

Location2501 Parkers LaneAlexandria, VA 22306 · Fairfax County

Emergency services

Stonesprings Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dulles, VA

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number490145

Location24440 Stone Springs BoulevardDulles, VA 20166 · Loudoun County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 22601 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

$129.04 typical visit price

range $56.19 – $170.30

Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.13 typical visit price

range $18.07 – $138.91

Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)

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.

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…

97%162 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 2

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

6 suppliers36 claims36 services$19.07 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

7 suppliers46 claims46 services$105.95 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.

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