RICHARD ANKRAH
NPI 1174038400
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Gastonia, NC

NPI Status: Active since December 08, 2017

Contact Information

609 N HIGHLAND ST
GASTONIA, NC
ZIP 28052
Phone: (704) 772-4700
Fax: (704) 833-1553

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Family
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About RICHARD ANKRAH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Ankrah, a provider established in Gastonia, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in family . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1174038400 assigned on December 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LF0000X with license number 5010099 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1174038400
Provider Name
RICHARD ANKRAH
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
609 N HIGHLAND ST GASTONIA, NC 28052
Location Phone
(704) 772-4700
Location Fax
(704) 833-1553
Mailing Address
200 E 2ND AVE GASTONIA, NC 28052
Mailing Phone
(704) 874-1904
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
12-08-2017
Last Update Date
06-01-2021
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Richard Ankrah is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, 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

Nurse Practitioner Family

Taxonomy Code
363LF0000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
5010099
License State
NC

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Clear Silver - HMO
  • Elite Bronze - HMO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Gold - HMO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Gold - HMO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Focused Silver - HMO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Silver with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Complete Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Bronze - HMO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Bronze with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Focused Silver - HMO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Focused Silver with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Clear Silver - EPO
  • Elite Bronze - EPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Gold - EPO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Gold - EPO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Focused Silver - EPO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Gold - EPO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Silver - EPO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze WellCare - PPO
  • Standard Gold WellCare - PPO
  • Standard Silver WellCare - PPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Richard Ankrah 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

  • 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-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches (HCPCS:A4452)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 880 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    2 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 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)

    2 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 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.

Hemoglobin a1c level

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

This service was performed 24 times for 18 patients

Urinalysis, manual test

A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.

This service was performed 14 times for 12 patients

Physician 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 28052 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $83.9
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.12
  • Maximum New Patient Price $165.09
  • Average New Patient Copayment $20.97
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.53
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.27

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $95.94
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.21
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $134.61
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.98
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.3
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.65

* 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.

Reviews for RICHARD ANKRAH

  • 5 out of 5 stars - Review by Nerina ***** on June 03, 2025

    Dr Ankrah is one of the rare doctors that truly listens to his patients. I followed him when the Cherryville office was closed to the Highland Gastonia office. I heard that he has move on and would dearly want to follow him to his new practice.

  • 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.
    1174038400
    Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
    21144031640
    Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
    2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 0 + 24 = 50
    Step 3: because the number obtained in step 2 ends in zero, the check digit is zero.
    0

    The NPI number 1174038400 is valid because the calculated check digit 0 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

    Other Providers at the Same Location


    The following 8 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

    NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
    1982833265 SONJA MILLER FNP, CNM
    Individual
    Nurse Practitioner (Family)609 N HIGHLAND ST
    GASTONIA, NC 28052
    (704) 833-1550
    1003992058 SUSANNA M SHEPARD FNP
    Individual
    Nurse Practitioner (Family)609 N HIGHLAND ST
    GASTONIA, NC 28052
    (704) 853-5294
    1609398106 JILL BUMGARDNER LCSW
    Individual
    Social Worker (Clinical)609 N HIGHLAND ST
    GASTONIA, NC 28052
    (704) 874-9005
    1174767073GASTON FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES INC
    Organization
    Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))609 N HIGHLAND ST
    GASTONIA, NC 28052
    (704) 772-4700
    1821600842 HANNAH ASHLIN ECCLES LCSW
    Individual
    Social Worker (Clinical)609 N HIGHLAND ST
    GASTONIA, NC 28052
    (704) 772-4700
    1740686773MS. CASSANDRA JORGE DUREN FNP-BC
    Individual
    Nurse Practitioner (Family)609 N HIGHLAND ST
    GASTONIA, NC 28052
    (704) 772-4700
    1164170767 KALISSA MADISON BITTNER PA-C
    Individual
    Physician Assistant609 N HIGHLAND ST
    GASTONIA, NC 28052
    (704) 772-4700
    1932919263 MARLOWE TAYLOR
    Individual
    Behavior Technician609 N HIGHLAND ST
    GASTONIA, NC 28052
    (704) 874-3316

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1174038400, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on December 08, 2017

    The provider is located at 609 N Highland St Gastonia, Nc 28052 and the phone number is (704) 772-4700

    The provider's speciality is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LF0000X with a focus in Family

    The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of. 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 $83.9 with an average copayment of $20.97 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $95.94 and an average copayment of 23.98. 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: Hemoglobin a1c level and Urinalysis, manual test.

    This NPI record was last updated on December 08, 2017. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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