Kwasi Karikari, M.D.
NPI 1538470885 · Hospitalist Physician · Douglasville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kwasi Karikari, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Douglasville, GA (NPI 1538470885).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538470885
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301097291 (MI)
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 tenure28% of score
15 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
627 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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 422 | $118 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 118 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 87 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $114–$170 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin | 25 | 25 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 24 | 24 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 15 | 15 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 15 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-07-01
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kwasi Karikari's NPI number?
- Kwasi Karikari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538470885, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kwasi Karikari's specialty?
- Kwasi Karikari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kwasi Karikari located?
- Kwasi Karikari's practice location on file with NPPES is 8954 Hospital Dr, Douglasville, GA 30134-2272.
- What is Kwasi Karikari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kwasi Karikari is (678) 838-2585.
- Does Kwasi Karikari accept Medicare?
- Kwasi Karikari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kwasi Karikari's NPI active?
- Yes — Kwasi Karikari's NPI (1538470885) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.