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2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1750645982 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.
Anesthesiology Physician in Newark, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 56,398 in Anesthesiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
301
Medicare Part D claims · 56 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
MIPS score
73.3/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$345.47
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 301 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 73.3/100
- MIPS score · -10 vs avg
- 301
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
73 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. sits
This provider among anesthesiology physician peers
Across the 1,666 anesthesiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 43% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 18% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one anesthesiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Anesthesiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
301 65% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
73.3/100 9.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 73.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) - 73.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 150 BERGEN ST # STREETE, Newark, NJ, 07103, with a listed phone of (973) 972-0530. NPI 1750645982 was issued on 07/03/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 301 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 56 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 44.9, Cost 47.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1750645982 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anesthesiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/03/2012 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
73.2773
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
44.8928
Quality
47.6995
Cost
83
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
University Physician Associates OF New Jersey Inc
Newark, NJ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$345
Largest payer
Baxter Healthcare
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
301
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
56
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 333
- Total Day Supply
- 9,553
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 16 (5.3% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.73
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
69 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
30 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
29 claims
- Baclofen 25
Baclofen
25 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 23
Diclofenac Sodium
23 claims
- Nortriptyline Hcl 22
Nortriptyline Hcl
22 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 19
Duloxetine Hcl
19 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 19
Tizanidine Hcl
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 69 |
| Meloxicam | 30 |
| Pregabalin | 29 |
| Baclofen | 25 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 23 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 22 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 19 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 13 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Anesthesiology Physician Overview
How Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.
56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider
Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.'s 301 claims are below the specialty average of 860.
Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Amponsah.
Dr. Eric Aberbach
M.D.
Pompton Plains, NJ
Dr. Arkadiy Abkin
MD
Morristown, NJ
Dr. Jacob Abraham
M.D.
Ridgewood, NJ
Dr. Grace Abramian
M. D.
Camden, NJ
Dr. Jonathan Abrams
MD
Summit, NJ
Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Newark, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. wrote 301 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 56 beneficiaries.
What is Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.3/100 (Quality: 44.9, Cost: 47.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. located? ▼
Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. is located at 150 BERGEN ST # STREETE, Newark, NJ, 07103. Phone: (973) 972-0530.
What is Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750645982, issued on 07/03/2012.
Does Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Meloxicam, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Akwasi Amponsah, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 301 Part D claims and 56 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Akwasi Amponsah, M.D.'s NPI is 1750645982 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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