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Neurosurgery

Yaw Tachie-Baffour, MD

Works at hospitals in Providence, RI · Rhode Island

Summary

Dr. Yaw Tachie-Baffour, MD is a neurosurgeon at 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906. Phone: (401) 793-2500. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1386105328. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Neurosurgeon (Medicare lists Neurosurgery)
  • Address: 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (401) 793‑2500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Rhode Island Hospital
  • Group practice: Lifespan Physician Group Inc
  • Medical school: Tufts University School Of Medicine · graduated 2019 (7 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Yaw Tachie-Baffour, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Yaw Tachie-Baffour accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yaw Tachie-Baffour accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Yaw Tachie-Baffour's NPI number?
1386105328. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Yaw Tachie-Baffour works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Yaw Tachie-Baffour at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Yaw Tachie-Baffour is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Yaw Tachie-Baffour as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lifespan Physician Group Inc1,173 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Providence

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Providence, RI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Lifespan Physician Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTufts University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2019 (7 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386105328
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians