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KWABENA A KWAKYE MD
NPI 1417215252
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Minneapolis, MN

Active since April 30, 2012PECOS Enrolled
701 PARK AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415(612) 873-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2025, May 28, 2019, May 21, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Kwabena A Kwakye Md NPPES

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

KWABENA A KWAKYE MD (NPI 1417215252) is an individual nephrology provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (63764) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Memorial Health Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Sioux Falls.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417215252
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameKWABENA A KWAKYECredential: MD
Location Address701 PARK AVEMinneapolis, MN 55415-1623
Mailing Address701 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415-1623 · (612) 873-3000
Phone(612) 873-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1417215252 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 63764
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License SD (SD), 43876 (IA), 63764 (MN)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X · License 8483 (SD)
701 PARK AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55415
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12100 S Marion RdSioux Falls, SD 57106-3646 · Phone (605) 322-1010 · Fax (605) 322-1011

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kwabena A Kwakye Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7810153574
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250528001996
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Kwabena Kwakye reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc
Same address
Rehabilitation Unit
701 PARK AVE, P1-FINANCE
Minneapolis, MN 55415
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,247 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033138136 (612) 873-3000
Avera Mckennan
165 mi
Critical Access
301 FLYNN DR
Milbank, SD 57252
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 1,277 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548272818 (605) 432-4538
City Of Brookings
171 mi
Rural Health
302 E 5TH STREET
White, SD 57276
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 156 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912279829 (605) 696-9000
Avera Queen Of Peace
215 mi
Physician Assistant
115 SECOND ST SE
De Smet, SD 57231
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 227 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053557967 (605) 854-3834
Physicians Group Of Southeastern Ohio Inc
668 mi
Internal Medicine
3606 MAPLE AVE
Zanesville, OH 43701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528177730 (740) 455-3304

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 2

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

North Memorial Health Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Robbinsdale, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240001
Location3300 Oakdale NorthRobbinsdale, MN 55422 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hennepin County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number240004
Location701 Park AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55415 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55415 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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 2

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

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
5 suppliers29 claims29 services$112.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers15 claims15 services$36.84 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.

DR. MICHAEL CHARLES HARLOW MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
DANIEL HART
Emergency Medicine
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
GEORGE NOESEN
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
MRS. CARMODY ALICE SIME LPCC, LADC
Counselor (Professional)
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 432-2008
MR. JUSTIN GREGORY SCHULZ MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
EVAN SMITH
Emergency Medicine
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
ALEXA M LYON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000
SUMEDHA REDDY BANDI DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Hennepin County (612) 873-3000

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 Kwabena Kwakye's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kwabena Kwakye is 1417215252. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2012.

Where is Kwabena Kwakye located?

Kwabena Kwakye practices at 701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415. The listed phone number is (612) 873-3000.

What is Kwabena Kwakye's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Kwabena Kwakye enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kwabena Kwakye is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kwabena Kwakye's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kwabena Kwakye reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc (Minneapolis, MN), Avera Mckennan (Milbank, SD), City Of Brookings (White, SD), Avera Queen Of Peace (De Smet, SD) and Physicians Group Of Southeastern Ohio Inc (Zanesville, OH). 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 Kwabena Kwakye's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kwabena Kwakye accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HealthPartners and Molina Healthcare list Kwabena Kwakye 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 Kwabena Kwakye affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kwabena Kwakye is affiliated with North Memorial Health Hospital and Hennepin County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kwabena Kwakye was last updated on August 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.