Afua Ntem-Mensah, M.D.
NPI 1588079586 · Infectious Disease Physician · Norfolk, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Afua Ntem-Mensah, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Norfolk, NE (NPI 1588079586).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588079586
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31977 (NE)
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
12 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
1,761 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 | 355 | $118 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 261 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 259 | $72 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 249 | $54 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 157 | $158 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Minocycline Hcl | 113 | 37 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 99 | 33 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 75 | 42 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 62 | 25 |
| Daptomycin | 53 | 12 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 41 | 18 |
| Rifampin | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$794 across 23 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
- 2014-06-27
- Last updated
- 2021-09-24
- Certified
- 2021-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Afua Ntem-Mensah's NPI number?
- Afua Ntem-Mensah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588079586, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Afua Ntem-Mensah's specialty?
- Afua Ntem-Mensah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Afua Ntem-Mensah located?
- Afua Ntem-Mensah's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 N 27th St Ste 11, Norfolk, NE 68701-4457.
- What is Afua Ntem-Mensah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Afua Ntem-Mensah is (402) 844-8196.
- Does Afua Ntem-Mensah accept Medicare?
- Afua Ntem-Mensah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Afua Ntem-Mensah's NPI active?
- Yes — Afua Ntem-Mensah's NPI (1588079586) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.