DANIEL KWABENA AFRIFA MD
NPI 1528564473
Hospitalist in Des Moines, IA

Q: What is Daniel Afrifa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Daniel Afrifa is 1528564473. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2018.

Q: What is Daniel Afrifa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Daniel Afrifa was last updated on July 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.

Active since March 31, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1200 PLEASANT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-6212 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 26, 2022, Mar 31, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Daniel Kwabena Afrifa Md NPPES

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

DANIEL KWABENA AFRIFA MD (NPI 1528564473) is an individual hospitalist provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-54540) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528564473

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDANIEL KWABENA AFRIFACredential: MD

Location Address1200 PLEASANT STDes Moines, IA 50309-1406

Mailing Address1212 Arcilla PtAugusta, GA 30907-9296 · (475) 208-7598

Phone(515) 241-6212

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2025

✔ NPI 1528564473 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-54540

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD-54540 (IA), 89726 (GA)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1200 PLEASANT ST, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Daniel Kwabena Afrifa 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 ID9436542800

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250728000655

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 3

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

391 services363 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

22 services22 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

20 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown

Acute Care Hospitals · Marshalltown, IA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160001

Location55 Unitypoint WayMarshalltown, IA 50158 · Marshall County

Emergency services

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160082

Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160083

Location1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grinnell Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Grinnell, IA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160147

Location210 Fourth AvenueGrinnell, IA 50112 · Poweshiek County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Madison County Health Care System

Critical Access Hospitals · Winterset, IA

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number161326

Location300 West Hutchings StreetWinterset, IA 50273 · Madison County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50309 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

$122.23 typical visit price

range $52.96 – $161.40

Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.05 typical visit price

range $16.91 – $131.98

Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)

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.

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.

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