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KWESI A NTIFORO M.D.
NPI 1730345794
Hospitalist in Albany, NY

Active since July 30, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
315 S MANNING BLVD, ALBANY, NY 12208(518) 525-8600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 3, 2026, Aug 18, 2026, Nov 7, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kwesi A Ntiforo M.d. NPPES

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

KWESI A NTIFORO M.D. (NPI 1730345794) is an individual hospitalist provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (253984) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the, and maintains 8 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730345794
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameKWESI A NTIFOROCredential: M.D.
Location Address315 S MANNING BLVDAlbany, NY 12208-1707
Mailing AddressPo Box 415348Boston, MA 02241-5348 · (800) 225-8885 · Fax (508) 334-1977
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1730345794 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 253984✔ Licensed in CT · 054934✔ Licensed in MA · 245795
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 ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 054934 (CT), 245795 (MA), 20030 (NH)
315 S MANNING BLVD, Albany, NY 12208

Secondary Practice Locations 8

Location 1300 Main StLewiston, ME 04240-7027 · Phone (207) 795-0111
Location 2101 Page StNew Bedford, MA 02740-3464 · Phone (508) 973-5919 · Fax (508) 973-5916
Location 3119 Belmont StWorcester, MA 01605-2903 · Phone (508) 334-8515 · Fax (508) 334-6490
Location 455 Lake Ave NWorcester, MA 01655-0002 · Phone (508) 334-8515 · Fax (508) 334-6490
Location 5127 S BroadwayYonkers, NY 10701-4006 · Phone (914) 378-7586 · Fax (914) 378-1071
Location 6789 Central AveDover, NH 03820-2526 · Phone (603) 740-2503
Location 780 Seymour Street, Hartford Hospital Cardiology DeptHartford, CT 06102-5037 · Phone (860) 545-5000
Location 82215 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180-2466 · Phone (518) 525-8600

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

Kwesi A Ntiforo 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 ID42356693
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091013000069, I20110718000100, I20190108000206
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

16

Medicare enrollment records show Kwesi Ntiforo reassigns Medicare billing to 16 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
315 SOUTH MANNING BLVD, SUITE 6512
Albany, NY 12208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Peters Hospital Of The City Of Albany
  • 623 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
2215 BURDETT AVE
Troy, NY 12180
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 725 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
725 NORTH ST
Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 394 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
71 HOSPITAL AVE
North Adams, MA 01247
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 337 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
30 LOCUST ST
Northampton, MA 01060
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 539 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
2033 MAIN STREET
Athol, MA 01331
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 324 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
242 GREEN ST
Gardner, MA 01440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 344 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
320 POMFRET STREET
Putnam, CT 06260
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 163 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
1 PARKLAND DR
Derry, NH 03038
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • 150 clinicians in this Medicare group
Radiology, Mammography
147 PELHAM ST
Methuen, MA 01844
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 258 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 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.
414 services400 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.
173 services169 patients
Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 70 minutes 99235
This service involves a brief hospital stay for a moderate health issue. You'll be admitted and discharged on the same day, typically within 50 minutes. It's a quick, efficient way to receive necessary care and medical attention.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Northampton, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220015
Location30 Locust StreetNorthampton, MA 01060 · Hampshire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Shore Medical Center -

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220035
Location81 Highland AvenueSalem, MA 01970 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Peter's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330057
Location315 South Manning BoulevardAlbany, NY 12208 · Albany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330180
Location2215 Burdett AvenueTroy, NY 12180 · Rensselaer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12208 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Emergency Response System Companies
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Pharmacist
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Pharmacist
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Physician Assistant
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Hospitalist
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Physician Assistant
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208

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 Kwesi Ntiforo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kwesi Ntiforo is 1730345794. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2008.

Where is Kwesi Ntiforo located?

Kwesi Ntiforo practices at 315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208. The listed phone number is (518) 525-8600.

What is Kwesi Ntiforo's specialty?

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

Is Kwesi Ntiforo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kwesi Ntiforo 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 Kwesi Ntiforo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kwesi Ntiforo reassigns Medicare benefits to 16 organizations: St. Peter's Hospitalof The City Of Albany (Albany, NY), Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York (Troy, NY), Berkshire Medical Center, Inc (Pittsfield, MA), Sound Physicians Of Massachusetts Inc (North Adams, MA), Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts Inc (Northampton, MA) and 11 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Kwesi Ntiforo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kwesi Ntiforo accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Kwesi Ntiforo 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 Kwesi Ntiforo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kwesi Ntiforo is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the, North Shore Medical Center -, St Peter's Hospital and Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kwesi Ntiforo was last updated on September 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 51 days 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.