KOSSI KEKLE TETE MD
NPI 1669054300
Hospitalist in Morehead City, NC

Active since April 22, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3500 ARENDELL ST, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557(252) 499-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 8, 2026, Jul 30, 2024, Apr 22, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kossi Kekle Tete Md NPPES

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

KOSSI KEKLE TETE MD (NPI 1669054300) is an individual hospitalist provider in Morehead City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2024-02052) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Josephs Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in North Little Rock.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669054300
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameKOSSI KEKLE TETECredential: MD
Location Address3500 ARENDELL STMorehead City, NC 28557-2901
Mailing Address3500 Arendell StMorehead City, NC 28557-2901 · (813) 679-1313
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1669054300 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2024-02052
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.
3500 ARENDELL ST, Morehead City, NC 28557

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Baptist health Internal Medicine Clinic, 3201 Springhill Dr Suite 100North Little Rock, AR 72117 · Phone (501) 955-4530

Accepted Insurance

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

Kossi Kekle Tete 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 ID4688083959
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240829000988, I20260528002185
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Kossi Tete reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
3500 ARENDELL ST
Morehead City, NC 28557
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 283 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
201 E EHRINGHAUS ST
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Orthopaedic Surgery
1027 FLEMING ST
Hendersonville, NC 28791
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 401 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
15059 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 600
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 160 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
111 services45 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.
70 services38 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
54 services54 patients
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.
24 services24 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Josephs Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number100075
Location3001 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33677 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340017
Location800 N Justice StHendersonville, NC 28791 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carteret General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Morehead City, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340142
Location3500 Arendell StMorehead City, NC 28557 · Carteret County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28557 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Hospitalist
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Anesthesiology
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Counselor
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Emergency Medicine
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Registered Nurse
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Physician Assistant
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Emergency Medicine
3500 ARENDELL ST, CARTERET GENERAL HOSPITAL
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557

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 Kossi Tete's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kossi Tete is 1669054300. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2021.

Where is Kossi Tete located?

Kossi Tete practices at 3500 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557. The listed phone number is (252) 499-6000.

What is Kossi Tete's specialty?

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

Is Kossi Tete enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kossi Tete 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 organizations bill Medicare for Kossi Tete's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kossi Tete reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Carteret County General Hospital Corporation (Morehead City, NC), Gateway Community Health Centers, Inc. (Elizabeth City, NC), Henderson County Hospital Corporation (Hendersonville, NC) and Apogee Medical Group, Florida Inc (Scottsdale, AZ). 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 Kossi Tete's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kossi Tete accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and Oscar Insurance Company list Kossi Tete 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 Kossi Tete affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kossi Tete is affiliated with St Josephs Hospital, Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital and Carteret General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kossi Tete was last updated on January 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.