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NIGEL OPOKU AMANKWAH MD
NPI 1871151100
Internal Medicine in Wilkes Barre, PA

Active since June 01, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1000 E MOUNTAIN DR, WILKES BARRE, PA 18711(570) 808-6020(570) 808-2306 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 22, 2020, Jun 1, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Nigel Opoku Amankwah Md NPPES

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

NIGEL OPOKU AMANKWAH MD (NPI 1871151100) is an individual internal medicine provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD474501) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cheshire Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871151100
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameNIGEL OPOKU AMANKWAHCredential: MD
Location Address1000 E MOUNTAIN DRWilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 808-6020 · Fax (570) 808-2306
Phone(570) 808-6020
Fax(570) 808-2306
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1871151100 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD474501
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.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License MD474501 (PA)
1000 E MOUNTAIN DR, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1106 S Claude A Lord BlvdPottsville, PA 17901-3639 · Phone (570) 728-2424
Location 2450 S Washington St Ste AGettysburg, PA 17325-2500 · Phone (717) 339-3105 · Fax (717) 798-3670
Location 33 Hospital Dr Ste 100Lewisburg, PA 17837-9394 · Phone (570) 524-5056 · Fax (570) 524-5061

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter Health 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

Nigel Opoku Amankwah 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 ID446612550
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230821002916, I20251002003716
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

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.

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.
23 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Cheshire Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Keene, NH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number300019
Location580 Court StreetKeene, NH 03431 · Cheshire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bloomsburg, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390003
Location549 East Fair StreetBloomsburg, PA 17815 · Columbia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Danville, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390006
Location100 North Academy AvenueDanville, PA 17822 · Montour County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grand View Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Sellersville, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390057
Location700 Lawn AvenueSellersville, PA 18960 · Bucks County
Emergency services

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilkes Barre, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390270
Location1000 East Mountain BoulevardWilkes Barre, PA 18711 · Luzerne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18711 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

DR. PAUL ANTHONY ARKLESS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1000 E MOUNTAIN DR, PULMONARY DEPARTMENT
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-5770
DR. JEEWENDRA DULAL M.D.
Hospitalist
1000 E MOUNTAIN DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7399
DR. DANIEL GOLTZ D.O
Emergency Medicine
1000 E MOUNTAIN DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7762
JULIA CHRISTINA D'SOUZA MD MTR
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
1000 E MOUNTAIN DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7779
VRUNDA MANGAROLIYA MD
Hospitalist
1000 E MOUNTAIN DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7399
BARRY LEE GREEN DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1000 E MOUNTAIN DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7916
HALEEMA SAJID M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1000 E MOUNTAIN DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7916
MEENAKSHI DAVULURI M.D.
Urology
1000 E MOUNTAIN DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7850

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 Nigel Amankwah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nigel Amankwah is 1871151100. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2019.

Where is Nigel Amankwah located?

Nigel Amankwah practices at 1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711. The listed phone number is (570) 808-6020.

What is Nigel Amankwah's specialty?

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

Is Nigel Amankwah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nigel Amankwah 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 Nigel Amankwah accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld and 1 other insurer list Nigel Amankwah 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 Nigel Amankwah affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nigel Amankwah is affiliated with Cheshire Medical Center, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, Grand View Health and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nigel Amankwah was last updated on June 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 57 days 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.