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EKOW ARHIN ESSIEN MD
NPI 1801545678
Internal Medicine in Milwaukee, WI

Active since March 21, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
945 N 12TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53233(414) 219-7427(414) 219-6078 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 18, 2025, Mar 25, 2025, May 18, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Ekow Arhin Essien Md NPPES

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

EKOW ARHIN ESSIEN MD (NPI 1801545678) is an individual internal medicine provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (83489-20) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Aurora Health Care Central Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801545678
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameEKOW ARHIN ESSIENCredential: MD
Location Address945 N 12TH STMilwaukee, WI 53233-1305
Mailing Address945 N 12th StMilwaukee, WI 53233-1305 · (414) 219-7427 · Fax (414) 219-6078
Phone(414) 219-7427
Fax(414) 219-6078
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1801545678 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 83489-20
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
945 N 12TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53233
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100310471WI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Aspirus Health Plan, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare).Insurance ›

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

Ekow Arhin Essien 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 ID648792226
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250324002781
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Aurora Health Care Central Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Sheboygan, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520035
Location3400 Union AveSheboygan, WI 53081 · Sheboygan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Aurora Medical Ctr Washington County

Acute Care Hospitals · Hartford, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520038
Location1032 E Sumner StHartford, WI 53027 · Washington County
Emergency services

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Milwaukee, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520138
Location2900 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53215 · Milwaukee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Aurora Medical Ctr Oshkosh

Acute Care Hospitals · Oshkosh, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520198
Location855 N Westhaven DriveOshkosh, WI 54904 · Winnebago County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Aurora Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Grafton, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520207
Location975 Port Washington RoadGrafton, WI 53024 · Ozaukee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 53233 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
$123.69 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $30.92 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.41 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $23.85 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
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.

RICHARD COMPTON KURTZ II MD
Family Medicine
945 N 12TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Milwaukee County (414) 219-0000
MS. ANN M YOCKEY APNP
Nurse Practitioner
945 N 12TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Milwaukee County (414) 219-5800
SARAH E KRAEMER PA-C
Physician Assistant
945 N 12TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Milwaukee County (414) 219-6777
DR. ALINA M WINANS MD
Emergency Medicine
945 N 12TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Milwaukee County (414) 219-2000
MS. MORANDA MARIA MEDINA-LOPEZ RN
Registered Nurse
945 N 12TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Milwaukee County (414) 219-2000
XENAYSHMA ZHAYLEENE GNAS-PACHECO
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
945 N 12TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Milwaukee County (414) 000-0000
PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
945 N 12TH ST, URGENT CARE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Milwaukee County (414) 935-8000
JOSEPH SHAOUL
Anesthesiologist Assistant
945 N 12TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Milwaukee County (414) 219-2000

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 Ekow Essien's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ekow Essien is 1801545678. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2022.

Where is Ekow Essien located?

Ekow Essien practices at 945 N 12th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233. The listed phone number is (414) 219-7427.

What is Ekow Essien's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Ekow Essien enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ekow Essien 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.

What insurance does Ekow Essien accept?

Health plans from Aspirus Health Plan and CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) list Ekow Essien 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 Ekow Essien affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ekow Essien is affiliated with Aurora Health Care Central Inc, Aurora Medical Ctr Washington County, Aurora St Lukes Medical Center, Aurora Medical Ctr Oshkosh and Aurora Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ekow Essien was last updated on September 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.