Irene Ekobena, NP
NPI 1255115473 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Excelsior, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Irene Ekobena, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Excelsior, MN (NPI 1255115473).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255115473
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10642 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,104 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 365 | $61 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 316 | $125 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 281 | $88 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 142 | $148 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$148 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine | 218 | 69 |
| Pregabalin | 137 | 46 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 122 | 47 |
| Buprenorphine Hclbrand: Belbuca | 118 | 33 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 15 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 27 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-08-21
- Last updated
- 2025-02-20
- Certified
- 2025-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Irene Ekobena's NPI number?
- Irene Ekobena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255115473, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Irene Ekobena's specialty?
- Irene Ekobena is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Irene Ekobena located?
- Irene Ekobena's practice location on file with NPPES is 464 2nd St Ste 204, Excelsior, MN 55331-2015.
- What is Irene Ekobena's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Irene Ekobena is (612) 787-8408.
- Does Irene Ekobena accept Medicare?
- Irene Ekobena is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Irene Ekobena's NPI active?
- Yes — Irene Ekobena's NPI (1255115473) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.