Dr Charity Amba Kankam, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Independence, OH

Dr Charity Amba Kankam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Independence, Ohio. She graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. She is a member of the group practice Cdc Physicians Organization, Inc. and her current practice location is 6701 Rockside Rd, Ste 365, Independence, Ohio. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (216) 901-5706.

Dr Charity Amba Kankam is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35059430) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1124017413.

Contact Information

Dr Charity Amba Kankam, MD
6701 Rockside Rd, Ste 365,
Independence, OH 44131-2316
(216) 901-5706
(216) 901-6201

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charity Amba Kankam
GenderFemale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience53 Years
Location6701 Rockside Rd, Independence, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Charity Amba Kankam graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124017413
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244121051
  • Enrollment ID: I20040322001577

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charity Amba Kankam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124017413NPI-NPPES
0791657MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 35059430 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
South Pointe HospitalWarrensville heights, OHHospital
Marymount HospitalGarfield heights, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cdc Physicians Organization, Inc.84261401879

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. Dr Charity Amba Kankam allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCdc Physicians Organization, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073682209
PECOS PAC ID: 8426140187
Enrollment ID: O20070827000000

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. Dr Charity Amba Kankam 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
Dr Charity Amba Kankam, MD
6701 Rockside Rd, Ste 365,
Independence, OH 44131-2316

Ph: (216) 901-5706
Dr Charity Amba Kankam, MD
6701 Rockside Rd, Ste 365,
Independence, OH 44131-2316

Ph: (216) 901-5706

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