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DR. MARGARET TEKPEKUOR APEDO M.D.
NPI 1831240886
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Poughkeepsie, NY

Active since January 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
9 LIVINGSTON ST, SUITE 2S, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601(845) 485-2500(845) 485-2300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Margaret Tekpekuor Apedo M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MARGARET TEKPEKUOR APEDO M.D. (NPI 1831240886) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Poughkeepsie, New York, licensed in New York (241722) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831240886
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARGARET TEKPEKUOR APEDOCredential: M.D.
Location Address9 LIVINGSTON ST, SUITE 2SPoughkeepsie, NY 12601-4719
Mailing AddressPo Box 1320Hopewell Junction, NY 12533-1320 · (845) 485-2500 · Fax (845) 485-2300
Phone(845) 485-2500
Fax(845) 485-2300
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 2012
✔ NPI 1831240886 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 241722
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
9 LIVINGSTON ST, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Margaret Tekpekuor Dugbartey M.d.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINI69879
Medicare PIN300SD1

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Margaret Tekpekuor Apedo 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 ID6103920434
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070327000253
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 5

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
475 services269 patients
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.
201 services141 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.
156 services156 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
91 services79 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Poughkeepsie, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330023
Location45 Reade PlacePoughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Dutchess County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northern Dutchess Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rhinebeck, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330049
Location6511 Springbrook AvenueRhinebeck, NY 12572 · Dutchess County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Westchester Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Valhalla, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number330234
Location100 Woods RdValhalla, NY 10595 · Westchester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Putnam Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Carmel, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330273
Location670 Stoneleigh AvenueCarmel, NY 10512 · Putnam County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12601 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
$141.77 typical visit price
range $61.88 – $187.05
Typical copayment $35.44 (range $15.47 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.56 typical visit price
range $19.92 – $151.94
Typical copayment $27.14 (range $4.98 – $37.98)
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.

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.

94.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.26
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
21%889 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%3,716 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
77%6,285 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
16%439 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
7%148 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%120 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
2%1,797 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
95%1,736 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
48%733 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
82%1,797 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
44%1,797 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
20%1,797 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week A4224
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers19 claims244 services$17.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external insulin infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each A4225
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers15 claims450 services$2.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for adjunctive continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service A4238
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$174.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
31 suppliers129 claims427 services$6.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
22 suppliers47 claims92 services$1.12 avg. paid by Medicare
External ambulatory infusion pump, insulin E0784
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers25 claims25 services$303.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. NILI GUJADHUR M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
9 LIVINGSTON ST, SUITE 4N
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 471-0232
DR. KIMBERLY ANN HELLER MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
9 LIVINGSTON ST, SUITE 4N
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 431-6800
STUART A. FEINSTEIN, M.D., P.C.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
9 LIVINGSTON ST, SUITE 4N
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 471-0232
JACK GOODMAN, M.D. PC
Specialist
9 LIVINGSTON ST, SUITE 9
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 454-0415
AXIS MEDICAL PLLC
Internal Medicine
9 LIVINGSTON ST, SUITE 2-S
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 473-8996
ADVANCED KIDNEY CARE OF HUDSON VALLEY, PC
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
9 LIVINGSTON ST, SUITE 1N
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 471-1335
ALLEYNE FRASER M.D.
Neurological Surgery
9 LIVINGSTON ST, SUITE 5S
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 343-0139
HEALTH QUEST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
9 LIVINGSTON ST, SUITE 4S - MARY TOWER
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 483-6654

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 Margaret Apedo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Margaret Apedo is 1831240886. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Margaret Tekpekuor Dugbartey M.D..

Where is Margaret Apedo located?

Margaret Apedo practices at 9 Livingston St Suite 2S, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. The listed phone number is (845) 485-2500.

What is Margaret Apedo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Margaret Apedo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Margaret Apedo 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.

Is Margaret Apedo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Margaret Apedo is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Westchester Medical Center and Putnam Hospital Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Margaret Apedo was last updated on November 3, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.