EKOW E ACQUAH MD
NPI 1013922814
Internal Medicine in Gulfport, MS
NPI Status: Active since July 30, 2006
Contact Information
15200 COMMUNITY RD
GULFPORT, MS
ZIP 39503
Phone: (228) 575-7112
Fax: (228) 575-7190
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 11
- Internal Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About EKOW ACQUAH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ekow Acquah, an internist established in Gulfport, Mississippi with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine and more than 11 years of experience. He graduated from William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1013922814 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 15951 (MS). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated March 2025.
- NPI
- 1013922814
- Provider Name
- EKOW E ACQUAH MD
- Other Name
- JOHN EKOW ACQUAH M.D.
- Other Name Type
- Other Name (5)
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503
- Location Phone
- (228) 575-7112
- Location Fax
- (228) 575-7190
- Mailing Address
- 2101 HIGHWAY 90 FL 4 GAUTIER, MS 39553
- Mailing Phone
- (228) 497-7576
- Mailing Fax
- (228) 575-7190
- Medical School Name
- WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 2015
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-30-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-25-2025
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An internist like Ekow Acquah is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 15951
- License State
- MS
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | C137386 (CA) |
2 | 208M00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Hospitalist | 0101242907 (VA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
- Blue Protect - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
- Blue Value Gold - PPO
- Blue Value Silver - PPO
- Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
- Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
- BlueCare EPO Bronze - EPO
- BlueCare EPO Gold - EPO
- BlueCare EPO Gold Plus - EPO
- BlueCare EPO Silver Plus - EPO
- BlueCare EPO Simple Bronze HDHP - EPO
- BlueCare EPO Simple Silver HDHP - EPO
- BlueCare EPO Standardized Expanded Bronze - EPO
- BlueCare EPO Standardized Gold - EPO
- BlueCare EPO Standardized Silver - EPO
- Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible Enhanced Diabetes Care - EPO
- Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible - EPO
- Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible - EPO
- Connect Bronze CMS Standard - EPO
- Connect Gold 2000 Indiv Med Deductible - EPO
- Connect Gold CMS Standard - EPO
- Connect Silver 3800 Indiv Med Deductible Enhanced Diabetes Care - EPO
- Connect Silver 4000 Indiv Med Deductible - EPO
- Connect Silver 6500 Indiv Med Deductible - EPO
- Connect Silver CMS Standard - EPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
---|---|---|---|
00119697 | MEDICAID (05) | MS | |
1013922814 | MEDICAID (05) | VA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Ekow Acquah is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.
Ekow Acquah is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 6901971100
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20090819000582, I20220127000687, I20240109002645
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Maybe
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Durable Medical Equipment
DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)
3 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)
2 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid
DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)
3 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 25 Services Paid
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
Hospital observation care on day of discharge
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes
Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
This service was performed 37 times for 25 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
This service was performed 142 times for 77 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
This service was performed 35 times for 26 patientsHospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
This service was performed 31 times for 31 patientsHospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
This service was performed 31 times for 31 patientsHospital observation care on the day of discharge involves monitoring your health status to ensure stability before you leave. This includes assessing vital signs, response to treatment, and readiness for home care or rehabilitation.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
This service was performed 26 times for 26 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
This service was performed 33 times for 32 patientsThis service involves a healthcare professional closely monitoring your health condition during your hospital stay. It typically lasts for about 70 minutes each day. This helps in timely detection of any changes in your health, allowing for immediate response and treatment.
This service was performed 12 times for 11 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 39503 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $120.41
- Minimum New Patient Price $51.65
- Maximum New Patient Price $159.18
- Average New Patient Copayment $30.1
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $12.91
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $39.79
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $92.2
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.15
- Maximum Established Patient Price $129.61
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.05
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.03
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.4
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
---|---|---|
Advance Care Planning | Yes | N/A |
Implementation of practices/processes to develop advance care planning that includes: documenting the advance care plan or living will within the medical record, educating clinicians about advance care planning motivating them to address advance care planning needs of their patients, and how these needs can translate into quality improvement, educating clinicians on approaches and barriers to talking to patients about end-of-life and palliative care needs and ways to manage its documentation, as well as informing clinicians of the healthcare policy side of advance care planning. | ||
Care Plan | 95% | 93 |
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan | ||
Implementation of medication management practice improvements | Yes | N/A |
Manage medications to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and safety that could include one or more of the following: Reconcile and coordinate medications and provide medication management across transitions of care settings and eligible clinicians or groups; Integrate a pharmacist into the care team; and/or Conduct periodic, structured medication reviews. | ||
Measurement and Improvement at the Practice and Panel Level | Yes | N/A |
Measure and improve quality at the practice and panel level, such as the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Physician Scorecards, that could include one or more of the following: • Regularly review measures of quality, utilization, patient satisfaction and other measures that may be useful at the practice level and at the level of the care team or MIPS eligible clinician or group (panel); and/or • Use relevant data sources to create benchmarks and goals for performance at the practice level and panel level. | ||
Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | Yes | N/A |
Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. |
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
2 + 0 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 2 + 24 = 56 | |||||||||
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
60 - 56 = 4 | 4 |
The NPI number 1013922814 is valid because the calculated check digit 4 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
---|---|---|---|
1467400887 | GULFPORT EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS Organization | Emergency Medicine | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7120 |
1598719577 | GPCH-GP, INC. Organization | General Acute Care Hospital | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7000 |
1407800485 | GPCH-GP, INC. Organization | Psychiatric Unit | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7000 |
1255387916 | DR. DEBRA ANN HEBERT D.O. Individual | Emergency Medicine | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7120 |
1992739817 | DR. THOMAS A FEDUCCIA M.D. Individual | Emergency Medicine | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7120 |
1932111234 | DR. DEBORAH ELIZABETH GATLIN M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 15200 COMMUNITY RD 4TH FLOOR GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7243 |
1295922854 | GARDEN PARK HOSPITALIST PROGRAM LLC Organization | Hospitalist | 15200 COMMUNITY RD 4TH FLOOR GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7243 |
1164619235 | GULFPORT EMERGENCY GROUP LLC Organization | Emergency Medicine | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7000 |
1831410026 | MRS. MARSHA M ALLEN M.S.,R.D.,L.D. Individual | Dietitian, Registered | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GARDEN PARK MEDICAL CENTER GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7105 |
1275891699 | ROBIN G VIGLIANCO NP Individual | Nurse Practitioner | 15200 COMMUNITY RD 4TH FLOOR GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7243 |
1992194955 | WAYNE DRIVER NP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7120 |
1497131791 | KEYSTONE HOSPITALIST SERVICES OF GULFPORT INC Organization | Hospitalist | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7000 |
1649647256 | JENNIFER DUNCAN Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7120 |
1003239294 | TRACY LEIGH LADNER C.F.N.P Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7000 |
1285155614 | MR. TRUONG VU NGUYEN NP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7000 |
1326558388 | JEREMY LYNN REMILLARD FNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7000 |
1972936219 | JENNA PLAISANCE MARCIANTE CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7000 |
1083158307 | WESLEY ARMSTRONG PA-C Individual | Physician Assistant | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7000 |
1043288541 | GLEN MICHAEL CAVALIER CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7000 |
1427349885 | JAMIE OLSEN WILLIAMS PA-C Individual | Physician Assistant | 15200 COMMUNITY RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 (228) 575-7120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1013922814, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on July 30, 2006
The provider is located at 15200 Community Rd Gulfport, Ms 39503 and the phone number is (228) 575-7112
The provider's speciality is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X
The provider has more than 11 years of experience. He graduated from William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $120.41 with an average copayment of $30.1 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $92.2 and an average copayment of 23.05. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes, Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes, Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes, Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less, Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes, Hospital observation care on day of discharge, Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes, Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes and Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes.
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