YAW B FRIMPONG-BADU MD
NPI 1821005539
Hospitalist in Shenandoah, TX

Q: What is Yaw Frimpong-badu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yaw Frimpong-badu is 1821005539. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2006.

Q: What is Yaw Frimpong-badu'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 Yaw Frimpong-badu was last updated on October 11, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since August 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

17201 I H 45 S, SHENANDOAH, TX 77385(936) 270-2099 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Yaw B Frimpong-badu Md NPPES

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

YAW B FRIMPONG-BADU MD (NPI 1821005539) is an individual hospitalist provider in Shenandoah, Texas, licensed in Texas (M9289) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821005539

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameYAW B FRIMPONG-BADUCredential: MD

Location Address17201 I H 45 SShenandoah, TX 77385

Mailing Address17201 I H 45 SShenandoah, TX 77385-3311 · (936) 270-2099

Phone(936) 270-2099

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 2018

✔ NPI 1821005539 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · M9289

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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 232973 (NY)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X · License M9289 (TX)

17201 I H 45 S, Shenandoah, TX 77385

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Other Identifiers 10

Other4C8141NY · Health Net

OtherP3631301NY · Oxford Health Plans

Other1078431NY · Aetna - Hmo

OtherTINNY · Multiplan

Other326AP2NY · Empire Bc/bs

Other7192773NY · Aetna - Ppo

Medicaid199657104TX

Other0587997NY · Cigna

Other2580615NY · United Healthcare

OtherTINNY · Horizon Healthcare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and more.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

Yaw B Frimpong-badu 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 ID7113952714

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090225000483

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 4

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 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.

166 services164 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.

87 services86 patients

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.

30 services22 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.

25 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670122

Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77385 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 $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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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