Frank Akwaa, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Rochester, NY

Frank Akwaa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" in Rochester, New York. He went to University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Hematology Clinical Group, University Of Rochester and his current practice location is 601 Elmwood Ave, Box Med, Rochester, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (585) 275-5823.

Frank Akwaa is licensed to practice in New York (license number 271057) 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 1932302932.

Contact Information

Frank Akwaa, MD
601 Elmwood Ave, Box Med,
Rochester, NY 14642-0001
(585) 275-5823
(585) 273-1051

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Provider's Profile

Full NameFrank Akwaa
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience17 Years
Location601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York
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:
  • Frank Akwaa attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932302932
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123261435
  • Enrollment ID: I20130905000038

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Frank Akwaa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932302932NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LA2200XNurse Practitioner - Adult Health 271057 (New York)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 271057 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Strong Memorial HospitalRochester, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hematology Clinical Group448661857673
University Of Rochester5799699088793

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. Frank Akwaa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Rochester
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710226824
PECOS PAC ID: 5799699088
Enrollment ID: O20031201000019
Entity NameHematology Clinical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821049396
PECOS PAC ID: 4486618576
Enrollment ID: O20041118000124

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. Frank Akwaa 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
Frank Akwaa, MD
601 Elmwood Ave, Box Med,
Rochester, NY 14642-0001

Ph: (585) 275-5823
Frank Akwaa, MD
601 Elmwood Ave, Box Med,
Rochester, NY 14642-0001

Ph: (585) 275-5823

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