Nelson Asante, MD
NPI 1770546525 · Psychiatry Physician · Scranton, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Asante, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Scranton, PA (NPI 1770546525).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770546525
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD073017L (PA)
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
20 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
275 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 126 | $82 |
| Psychotherapy, 1 Hour90837 | 78 | $137 |
| Psychotherapy, 30 Minutes90832 | 36 | $67 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 35 | $185 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$185 (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 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 211 | 44 |
| Clonazepam | 175 | 30 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 148 | 29 |
| Risperidone | 127 | 25 |
| Lorazepam | 126 | 30 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 121 | 26 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 105 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43 across 2 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
- 2006-04-11
- Last updated
- 2008-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Asante's NPI number?
- Nelson Asante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770546525, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Asante's specialty?
- Nelson Asante is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nelson Asante located?
- Nelson Asante's practice location on file with NPPES is 1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510.
- What is Nelson Asante's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Asante is (570) 346-7797.
- Does Nelson Asante accept Medicare?
- Nelson Asante is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Asante's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Asante's NPI (1770546525) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.