YAW ABU M.D
NPI 1487764577
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Belle Glade, FL

Active since August 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
124 SW 1ST ST, BELLE GLADE, FL 33430(561) 992-2316 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Yaw Abu M.d NPPES

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

YAW ABU M.D (NPI 1487764577) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Belle Glade, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME 71517) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lakeside Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487764577
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameYAW ABUCredential: M.D
Location Address124 SW 1ST STBelle Glade, FL 33430-3472
Mailing Address12333 Equine LnWellington, FL 33414-3503 · (561) 992-2316
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 2013
NPI 1487764577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in FL · ME 71517
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
124 SW 1ST ST, Belle Glade, FL 33430

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

Yaw Abu M.d 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 ID7315931367
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040413000079
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 10

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.
216 services119 patients
Test for exercise-induced lung stress 94618
An exercise-induced lung stress test assesses how your lungs respond to physical activity. During the test, you'll exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike while your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are monitored. This helps identify any abnormal lung responses to exercise.
181 services124 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
130 services85 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010
This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
119 services69 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
107 services72 patients
Evaluation of use of breathing device 94664
The evaluation of a breathing device involves checking how effectively you're using it to manage your respiratory condition. It assesses the device's fit, your comfort, and your technique to ensure optimal results.
86 services64 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lakeside Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Belle Glade, FL
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100130
Location39200 Hooker HwyBelle Glade, FL 33430 · Palm Beach County
Emergency services

Hendry Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Clewiston, FL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number101309
Location524 W Sagamore AveClewiston, FL 33440 · Hendry County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33430 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
$135.56 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

84.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.12
Promoting Interoperability85
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.82

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…
37%206 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,131 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
80%324 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
1%265 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
53%590 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
50%50 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
48%331 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%265 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
9%265 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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 11

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

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers19 claims19 services$104.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers19 claims51 services$39.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers13 claims13 services$20.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers15 claims15 services$16.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers21 claims117 services$2.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims12 services$13.31 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 2

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

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
124 SW 1ST ST
BELLE GLADE, FL 33430
Pediatrics
124 SW 1ST ST, BELLE GLADE
BELLE GLADE, FL 33430

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 Yaw Abu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yaw Abu is 1487764577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is Yaw Abu located?

Yaw Abu practices at 124 SW 1st St, Belle Glade, FL 33430. The listed phone number is (561) 992-2316.

What is Yaw Abu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Yaw Abu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yaw Abu 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 Yaw Abu accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Molina Healthcare list Yaw Abu 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 Yaw Abu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yaw Abu is affiliated with Lakeside Medical Center and Hendry Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yaw Abu was last updated on March 19, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.