Kwei Akuete, MD
NPI 1316143639 · Internal Medicine Physician · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kwei Akuete, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1316143639).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316143639
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q1071 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
939 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 323 | $109 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 256 | $41 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 160 | $63 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 99 | $75 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 61 | $162 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians and |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 63 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 62 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 59 | 18 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 36 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 36 | — |
| Gabapentin | 34 | — |
| Lisinopril | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 801 N Bedell AveDel Rio, TX 78840-4112Phone: (512) 730-3056Fax: (888) 730-1925
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-23
- Last updated
- 2019-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kwei Akuete's NPI number?
- Kwei Akuete's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316143639, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kwei Akuete's specialty?
- Kwei Akuete is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kwei Akuete located?
- Kwei Akuete's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 E Ridge Rd, Mcallen, TX 78503-1847.
- What is Kwei Akuete's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kwei Akuete is (512) 730-3056.
- Does Kwei Akuete accept Medicare?
- Kwei Akuete is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kwei Akuete's NPI active?
- Yes — Kwei Akuete's NPI (1316143639) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.