KOFI ATIEMO MD
NPI 1467688812
Transplant Surgery in New York, NY

Active since May 29, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
525 E 68TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10065(212) 746-5330 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 1, 2019, Oct 22, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kofi Atiemo Md NPPES

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

KOFI ATIEMO MD (NPI 1467688812) is an individual transplant surgery provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (314817) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467688812
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204F00000X
Provider Legal NameKOFI ATIEMOCredential: MD
Location Address525 E 68TH STREETNew York, NY 10065
Mailing Address1430 Tulane Ave # 8622New Orleans, LA 70112-2632 · (504) 988-5128 · Fax (504) 988-1838
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2023
✔ NPI 1467688812 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204F00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 314817✔ Licensed in IL · 036139737✔ Licensed in LA · 320612
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 320612 (LA), MT195694 (PA)
525 E 68TH STREET, New York, NY 10065

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1900Chicago, IL 60611-2986 · Phone (312) 695-3555
Location 21415 Tulane Ave Fl 6New Orleans, LA 70112 · Phone (504) 988-5110 · Fax (504) 988-0644

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kofi Atiemo 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 ID8022369610
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220428001918
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kofi Atiemo reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Gastroenterology
525 E 68TH ST
New York, NY 10021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 271 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
131 services68 patients
Transplantation of donor kidney 50360
Transplantation of a donor kidney involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for those with serious kidney disease. The new kidney can perform the essential task of filtering blood and removing waste.
38 services38 patients
Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation 50323
Preparation of a kidney for transplantation involves careful evaluation of the donor organ. It includes checking for diseases, ensuring compatibility, and preserving the organ in a cold solution until transplantation. This process ensures the best outcome for the recipient.
30 services30 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
26 services20 patients
Preparation of donor kidney and veins for transplantation 50327
In kidney transplantation, a healthy kidney is taken from a donor. The kidney is carefully prepared, cleaned, and preserved. Veins are also prepared to ensure smooth blood flow to the new kidney. This process is done under strict medical protocols.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330101
Location525 East 68th StreetNew York, NY 10065 · New York 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 through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers18 claims4,875 services$0.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers13 claims4,950 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
5 suppliers32 claims32 services$12.66 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 17

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

Surgery
525 E 68TH STREET, STARR 8
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
525 E 68TH STREET, DIVISION OF GERIATRICS & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Physician Assistant
525 E 68TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Hospitalist
525 E 68TH STREET, STARR 5
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
525 E 68TH STREET, PAYSON PAVILION 5
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Surgery
525 E 68TH STREET, STARR 8
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
525 E 68TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Physical Therapist
525 E 68TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10065

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 Kofi Atiemo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kofi Atiemo is 1467688812. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2009.

Where is Kofi Atiemo located?

Kofi Atiemo practices at 525 E 68th Street, New York, NY 10065. The listed phone number is (212) 746-5330.

What is Kofi Atiemo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Is Kofi Atiemo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kofi Atiemo 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kofi Atiemo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kofi Atiemo reassigns Medicare benefits to Weill Medical College Of Cornell (New York, NY). The 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 Kofi Atiemo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kofi Atiemo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kofi Atiemo is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kofi Atiemo was last updated on June 26, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.