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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Kossi Tete'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 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 7 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 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: August 23, 2026.

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

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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 Margaret R Pardee Memorial 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

Phone(252) 499-6000

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.

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

3500 ARENDELL ST, Morehead City, NC 28557

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Secondary Practice Location 1

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

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

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.

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 2

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

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.

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