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DR. YAO-FOLI SEKYEMA M.D.
NPI 1871545863
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Danville, VA

Active since May 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
800 MEMORIAL DRIVE, SUITE C, DANVILLE, VA 24541(434) 792-6826(434) 792-6829 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Yao-foli Sekyema M.d. NPPES

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

DR. YAO-FOLI SEKYEMA M.D. (NPI 1871545863) is an individual nephrology provider in Danville, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101224727) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains a secondary practice location in New Orleans.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871545863
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. YAO-FOLI SEKYEMACredential: M.D.
Location Address800 MEMORIAL DRIVE, SUITE CDanville, VA 24541
Mailing Address1040 Main St, P.o. 1360Danville, VA 24541-1816 · (434) 792-1433 · Fax (434) 797-2807
Phone(434) 792-6826
Fax(434) 792-6829
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2025
✔ NPI 1871545863 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0101224727✔ Licensed in LA · 345011✔ Licensed in NC · 9401025
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
800 MEMORIAL DRIVE, Danville, VA 24541
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · Phone (504) 842-4000

Other Identifiers 5

Other171809VA · Anthem
Other4308953Cigna
Medicaid010122210VA
Medicaid8906167NC
Other382200Mamsi

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

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. Yao-foli Sekyema 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 ID3779494109
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031124000238, I20050119001017, I20250908002208
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 9

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.

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes 99153
This service involves a physician administering medication to lower your consciousness during a procedure. It's done for your comfort and safety. The drug's effects last about 15 minutes, so additional doses may be given as needed.
152 services45 patients
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
69 services51 patients
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 36902
This procedure involves inserting a needle or tube into your hemodialysis circuit, a system that cleans your blood when your kidneys can't. A balloon is then used to widen a narrow section of this circuit. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure accuracy.
66 services50 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
55 services38 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.
44 services28 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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24541 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

95.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality86.28
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost82.94

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
41%156 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
61%180 patients1/55-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.
82%166 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Generated Health Data
Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.
47%74 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
82%74 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
97%29 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
82%74 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Request/Accept Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician receives or retrieves and incorporates into the patient's record an…
1%156 patients1/55-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 certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
4%74 patients1/55-star benchmark: 75%
View, Download and Transmit (VDT)
During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.
5%74 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.

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 Yao-foli Sekyema's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yao-foli Sekyema is 1871545863. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Where is Yao-foli Sekyema located?

Yao-foli Sekyema practices at 800 Memorial Drive Suite C, Danville, VA 24541. The listed phone number is (434) 792-6826.

What is Yao-foli Sekyema's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Yao-foli Sekyema enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yao-foli Sekyema 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 Yao-foli Sekyema accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Yao-foli Sekyema 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 Yao-foli Sekyema affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yao-foli Sekyema is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yao-foli Sekyema was last updated on August 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.