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

Active since April 30, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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: August 09, 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
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

Secondary Practice Location 1

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

Accepted Insurance

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

Kwabena A Kwakye 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 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.

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Emergency Medicine
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Counselor (Professional)
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Emergency Medicine
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
701 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415

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 system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kwabena Kwakye accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners 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 11 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.