Kwame Buabeng, MD, MBA
NPI 1316387673 · Psychiatry Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kwame Buabeng, MD, MBA is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1316387673).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316387673
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MBA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 305542 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
314 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 | 109 | $115 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 91 | $69 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 45 | $13 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 37 | $100 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 32 | $183 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$183 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 320 | 64 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 293 | 56 |
| Olanzapine | 207 | 46 |
| Clozapine | 199 | 12 |
| Risperidone | 179 | 36 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 164 | 29 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 161 | 34 |
| Haloperidol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$619 across 29 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 14320 Palm DrDesert Hot Springs, CA 92240-6874Phone: (760) 773-6767Fax: (760) 773-6760
- 4441 E Kings Canyon RdFresno, CA 93702-3604Phone: (757) 373-3551
- 34800 Bob Wilson DrSan Diego, CA 92134-1664Phone: (757) 373-3551Fax: (760) 773-6760
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-07-01
- Last updated
- 2021-10-25
- Certified
- 2021-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kwame Buabeng's NPI number?
- Kwame Buabeng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316387673, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kwame Buabeng's specialty?
- Kwame Buabeng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kwame Buabeng located?
- Kwame Buabeng's practice location on file with NPPES is 7423 Picardy Ave Ste D, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4362.
- What is Kwame Buabeng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kwame Buabeng is (757) 373-3551.
- Does Kwame Buabeng accept Medicare?
- Kwame Buabeng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kwame Buabeng's NPI active?
- Yes — Kwame Buabeng's NPI (1316387673) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.