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DR. KWAKU K OBENG MD
NPI 1427130376
Radiology - Neuroradiology in Lexington, KY

Active since October 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
800 ROSE ST, RM HX 316, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-5069 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2018, Sep 7, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Kwaku K Obeng Md NPPES

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

DR. KWAKU K OBENG MD (NPI 1427130376) is an individual neuroradiology provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (44260) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427130376
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085N0700X
Provider Legal NameDR. KWAKU K OBENGCredential: MD
Location Address800 ROSE ST, RM HX 316Lexington, KY 40536
Mailing Address800 Rose St, Rm Hx 316Lexington, KY 40536-0001 · (859) 323-5069
Phone(859) 323-5069
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1427130376 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · NeuroradiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085N0700X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 44260
Definition
A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X · License LL2783 (SC), MD438299 (PA), 44260 (KY)
800 ROSE ST, Lexington, KY 40536
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7100164930KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.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

Dr. Kwaku K Obeng 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 ID6709910177
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110826000180
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 9

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.

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
107 services98 patients
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553
An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
79 services76 patients
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 70491
A CT scan of the neck with contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. A special dye is administered to highlight the soft tissues in your neck, making them easier to see. This helps detect issues like infections, tumors, or other abnormalities.
73 services70 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496
A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.
59 services58 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498
A CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.
52 services51 patients
Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551
An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.
42 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number180067
Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Frankfort, KY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number180127
Location299 Kings Daughters DriveFrankfort, KY 40601 · Franklin County
Emergency services

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Somerset, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number180132
Location305 Langdon StreetSomerset, KY 42503 · Pulaski County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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. JEREMY WAYNE THACKER M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
800 ROSE ST, HX-302 UKMC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 257-4457
DR. KIRK PHILLIP HEITMAN M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
800 ROSE ST, MS117
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 257-1446
HARISH RAM MD
Anesthesiology
800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-5956
MS. YVONNE P RICE APRN NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 218-1779
VANESSA D. SMITH MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6183
JASMINE HOWARD APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
800 ROSE ST, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
MITCHELL ALEXANDER MIGUEL M.D.
Hospitalist
800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
LEAH RAY YEAGER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
800 ROSE ST, CC417
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 257-1223

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 Kwaku Obeng's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kwaku Obeng is 1427130376. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006.

Where is Kwaku Obeng located?

Kwaku Obeng practices at 800 Rose St Rm Hx 316, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-5069.

What is Kwaku Obeng's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Neuroradiology, with taxonomy code 2085N0700X.

Is Kwaku Obeng enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kwaku Obeng 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 Kwaku Obeng accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter of Tennessee list Kwaku Obeng 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 Kwaku Obeng affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kwaku Obeng is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, Frankfort Regional Medical Center and Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kwaku Obeng was last updated on September 11, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.