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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Kwesi Ntiforo'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 Kwesi Ntiforo was last updated on November 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

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: November 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 7, 2025, Dec 14, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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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 5 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 14890Albany, NY 12212-4890

Phone(518) 525-8600

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 7, 2025

✔ 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 MA · 245795✔ Licensed in CT · 054934

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), 20030 (NH), 245795 (MA)

315 S MANNING BLVD, Albany, NY 12208

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Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 180 Seymour Street, Hartford Hospital Cardiology DeptHartford, CT 06102-5037 · Phone (860) 545-5000

Location 2789 Central AveDover, NH 03820-2526 · Phone (603) 740-2503

Location 3127 S BroadwayYonkers, NY 10701-4006 · Phone (914) 378-7586 · Fax (914) 378-1071

Location 4101 Page StNew Bedford, MA 02740-3464 · Phone (508) 973-5919 · Fax (508) 973-5916

Location 52215 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180-2466 · Phone (518) 525-8600

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

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.

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 3

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

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.

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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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