Kwabena Awuah, M.D
NPI 1215119474 · Nephrology Physician · Lynchburg, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kwabena Awuah, M.D is a Nephrology Physician provider in Lynchburg, VA (NPI 1215119474).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215119474
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101254184 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,712 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 288 | $90 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 274 | $75 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 225 | $340 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 200 | $16 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 153 | $279 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Torsemide | 245 | 85 |
| Carvedilol | 155 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 121 | 32 |
| Chlorthalidone | 110 | 35 |
| Valsartan | 72 | 23 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 70 | 20 |
| Spironolactone | 68 | 21 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 68 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$279 across 14 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-29
- Last updated
- 2024-09-20
- Certified
- 2024-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kwabena Awuah's NPI number?
- Kwabena Awuah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215119474, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kwabena Awuah's specialty?
- Kwabena Awuah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kwabena Awuah located?
- Kwabena Awuah's practice location on file with NPPES is 2091 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501-1443.
- What is Kwabena Awuah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kwabena Awuah is (203) 688-4748.
- Does Kwabena Awuah accept Medicare?
- Kwabena Awuah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kwabena Awuah's NPI active?
- Yes — Kwabena Awuah's NPI (1215119474) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.