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DR. AKWASI PEPRAH AMPONSAH JR. M.D.
NPI 1750645982
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Newark, NJ

Active since July 03, 2012PECOS Enrolled
73.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
150 BERGEN ST # STREETE, NEWARK, NJ 07103(973) 972-0530 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 19, 2019, Jan 14, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Akwasi Peprah Amponsah Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AKWASI PEPRAH AMPONSAH JR. M.D. (NPI 1750645982) is an individual pain medicine provider in Newark, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA09413100) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Miami.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750645982
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X
Provider Legal NameDR. AKWASI PEPRAH AMPONSAH JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address150 BERGEN ST # STREETENewark, NJ 07103
Mailing Address30 Bergen St Rm 1205Newark, NJ 07107-3000
Phone(973) 972-0530
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1750645982 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP2900X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA09413100✔ Licensed in NY · 266582
Definition
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 266582 (NY), 25MA09413100 (NJ), ME125807 (FL)
150 BERGEN ST # STREETE, Newark, NJ 07103
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11611 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136-1005 · Phone (305) 585-6920

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Akwasi Peprah Amponsah Jr. M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9032343843
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191211001948
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Akwasi Amponsah reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc
Same address
Anesthesiology
150 BERGEN ST
Newark, NJ 07103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225048820 (973) 972-5007
Center For Advanced Pain Management And Wellness, LLC
7.2 mi
Pain Medicine
799 BLOOMFIELD AVE STE 303
Verona, NJ 07044
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
NPI 1982481891 (305) 988-0715

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 2

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.

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.
71 services30 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

The University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number310119
Location150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

73.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality44.89
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.69

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 Akwasi Amponsah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akwasi Amponsah is 1750645982. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2012.

Where is Akwasi Amponsah located?

Akwasi Amponsah practices at 150 Bergen St # Streete, Newark, NJ 07103. The listed phone number is (973) 972-0530.

What is Akwasi Amponsah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Akwasi Amponsah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akwasi Amponsah is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Akwasi Amponsah's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Akwasi Amponsah reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc (Newark, NJ) and Center For Advanced Pain Management And Wellness, LLC (Verona, NJ). 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 Akwasi Amponsah's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Akwasi Amponsah affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Akwasi Amponsah is affiliated with The University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akwasi Amponsah was last updated on November 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.