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DR. ANTHONY C NWAKAMA MD
NPI 1588778658
Orthopaedic Surgery in Slayton, MN

Active since August 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2331 20TH ST, SLAYTON, MN 56172(507) 393-7696(507) 393-7697 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Anthony C Nwakama Md NPPES

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

DR. ANTHONY C NWAKAMA MD (NPI 1588778658) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Slayton, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (37196) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588778658
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANTHONY C NWAKAMACredential: MD
Location Address2331 20TH STSlayton, MN 56172-1004
Mailing Address2331 20th StSlayton, MN 56172-1004 · (507) 393-7696 · Fax (507) 393-7697
Phone(507) 393-7696
Fax(507) 393-7697
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 2010
✔ NPI 1588778658 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 37196✔ Licensed in SD · 5566
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
2331 20TH ST, Slayton, MN 56172
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINF86387MN
Medicaid667522100MN
Medicare OSCAR/certificationC03689MN
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified200001627MN
Medicare NSC5227180001

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Anthony C Nwakama Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4183696503
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040806000971, I20050412000929
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 Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Anthony Nwakama reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics And Sports Medicine, Inc.
Same address
Orthopaedic Surgery
2331 20TH ST
Slayton, MN 56172
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083778021 (507) 393-7696
Johnson Memorial Health Services
60 mi
Rural Health
115 3RD ST
Boyd, MN 56218
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1093745051 (Minnesota)
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457466716 (320) 855-2290
Ccm Health
65 mi
Urgent Care
824 N 11TH ST
Montevideo, MN 56265
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1720086028 (Minnesota)
  • 149 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275057978 (320) 269-8877
Madelia Health
67 mi
Critical Access
121 DREW AVE SE
Madelia, MN 56062
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1912999137 (Minnesota)
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639243272 (507) 642-3255
Appleton Area Health
84 mi
Skilled Nursing Facility
30 S BEHL ST
Appleton, MN 56208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1578590626 (Minnesota)
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558424838 (320) 289-2422

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 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.

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
357 services56 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.
150 services75 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.
98 services65 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
64 services38 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
49 services49 patients
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502
An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.
28 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Johnson Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Dawson, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number241314
Location1282 Walnut StreetDawson, MN 56232 · Lac Qui Parle County
Emergency services

Murray County Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Slayton, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number241319
Location2042 Juniper AvenueSlayton, MN 56172 · Murray County
Emergency services

Madelia Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Madelia, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number241323
Location121 Drew Avenue SoutheastMadelia, MN 56062 · Watonwan County
Emergency services

Chippewa County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Montevideo, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number241325
Location824 North 11th StreetMontevideo, MN 56265 · Chippewa County
Emergency services

Appleton Area Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Appleton, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number241341
Location30 S Behl StAppleton, MN 56208 · Swift County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56172 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Reported Quality Measures

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.
94%1,994 patients4/55-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.
82%171 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
95%275 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.
86%757 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
96%576 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
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
Patients screenedForUse: 87% · 417 patients
Patients tobacco: 17% · 63 patients
73%416 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
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…
62%757 patients3/55-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…
46%757 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
26%757 patients
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE, INC.
Orthopaedic Surgery
2331 20TH ST
SLAYTON, MN 56172
Murray County (507) 393-7696

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 Anthony Nwakama's NPI number?

The NPI number for Anthony Nwakama is 1588778658. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2006.

Where is Anthony Nwakama located?

Anthony Nwakama practices at 2331 20th St, Slayton, MN 56172. The listed phone number is (507) 393-7696.

What is Anthony Nwakama's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Anthony Nwakama enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Anthony Nwakama is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Anthony Nwakama's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Anthony Nwakama reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics And Sports Medicine, Inc. (Slayton, MN), Johnson Memorial Health Services (Boyd, MN), Ccm Health (Montevideo, MN), Madelia Health (Madelia, MN) and Appleton Area Health (Appleton, MN). Each 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 Anthony Nwakama's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Anthony Nwakama accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Anthony Nwakama 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 Anthony Nwakama affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Anthony Nwakama is affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital, Murray County Memorial Hospital, Madelia Health, Chippewa County Hospital and Appleton Area Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Anthony Nwakama was last updated on March 19, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.