Joseph B Kwakye, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Indianapolis, IN

Joseph B Kwakye, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Indiana Nephrology And Internal Medicine, P.c. and his current practice location is 8205 E 56th St, Suite 250, Indianapolis, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (317) 353-8985.

Joseph B Kwakye is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01048317A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1992790281.

Contact Information

Joseph B Kwakye, MD
8205 E 56th St, Suite 250,
Indianapolis, IN 46216-1003
(317) 353-8985
(317) 353-2389

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph B Kwakye
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience38 Years
Location8205 E 56th St, Indianapolis, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joseph B Kwakye graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992790281
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/06/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901716703
  • Enrollment ID: I20071126000592

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph B Kwakye such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992790281NPI-NPPES
200163800MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 01048317A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fmc - Indianapolis-eastIndianapolis, INDialysis facility
Fmc - IrvingtonIndianapolis, INDialysis facility
Community Hospital NorthIndianapolis, INHospital
Community Hospital EastIndianapolis, INHospital
Hancock Regional HospitalGreenfield, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Indiana Nephrology And Internal Medicine, P.c.276938955030

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Joseph B Kwakye allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIndiana Nephrology And Internal Medicine, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669493722
PECOS PAC ID: 2769389550
Enrollment ID: O20031218000705

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joseph B Kwakye is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph B Kwakye, MD
9011 N Meridian St, Suite 225,
Indianapolis, IN 46260-5378

Ph: (317) 564-2134
Joseph B Kwakye, MD
8205 E 56th St, Suite 250,
Indianapolis, IN 46216-1003

Ph: (317) 353-8985

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