2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1508815762 MD
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KWAME AMANKWAH, MD

Surgery Physician in FARMINGTON, Connecticut. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
26
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
MIPS score
79.3496/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.6K
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KWAME AMANKWAH, MD is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FARMINGTON, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 26 claims across 15 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.3496/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.6K across 21 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KWAME AMANKWAH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.3496 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 26 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KWAME AMANKWAH, MD 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).

KWAME AMANKWAH, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/08/2006

NPI 1508815762

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

79.3496/100 3.750399999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Surgery Physician share within Connecticut

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KWAME AMANKWAH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.3496/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 79.3496/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 79.3496/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

KWAME AMANKWAH, MD is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in FARMINGTON, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1508815762. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KWAME AMANKWAH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 263 FARMINGTON AVE, FARMINGTON, CT, 06030, with a listed phone of (860) 679-8080. NPI 1508815762 was issued on 05/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMANKWAH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 26 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.3496/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.2231, Cost 48.0871), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON, CT 06030

Provider Details

NPI 1508815762
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

79.3496
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.2231
Quality
48.0871
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KWAME AMANKWAH, MD 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 OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER
WEST HARTFORD, CT

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 KWAME AMANKWAH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.6K

Largest payer

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

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.

26
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
48
Total Day Supply
1,315
Generic Drug Cost
$277

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Surgery Physician Overview

How KWAME AMANKWAH, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

KWAME AMANKWAH, MD's 26 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AMANKWAH.

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KWAME AMANKWAH, MD's specialty?
KWAME AMANKWAH, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in FARMINGTON, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does KWAME AMANKWAH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KWAME AMANKWAH, MD wrote 26 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
What is KWAME AMANKWAH, MD's Medicare quality score?
KWAME AMANKWAH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.3496/100 (Quality: 69.2231, Cost: 48.0871). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KWAME AMANKWAH, MD located?
KWAME AMANKWAH, MD is located at 263 FARMINGTON AVE, FARMINGTON, CT, 06030. Phone: (860) 679-8080.
What is KWAME AMANKWAH, MD's NPI number?
KWAME AMANKWAH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508815762, issued on 05/08/2006.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KWAME AMANKWAH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KWAME AMANKWAH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KWAME AMANKWAH, MD accept Medicare?
KWAME AMANKWAH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 26 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KWAME AMANKWAH, MD's credentials?
KWAME AMANKWAH, MD's NPI is 1508815762 with credentials MD. 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

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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