Quick answers
- Does Athanase Kawou Tuwa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Athanase Kawou Tuwa 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Athanase Kawou Tuwa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 414 Original Medicare patients and 1,217 services for Athanase Kawou Tuwa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Athanase Kawou Tuwa's NPI number?
- 1396126173. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Athanase Kawou Tuwa, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 414 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,217 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)207 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)160 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)136 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)100 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)98 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes22%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Athanase Kawou Tuwa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1001 N Interstate 35 E, Suite 430cDesoto, TX 75115 (469) 765‑1600
- 11888 Marsh Ln, Suite 104Dallas, TX 75234 (972) 488‑9222
- 1213 E Trinity Mills Rd, Suite 100Carrollton, TX 75006 (972) 431‑0820
- 125 Davis BlvdSouthlake, TX 76092 (682) 212‑9104
- 3304 Alma DrPlano, TX 75023 (972) 424‑6581
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Athanase Kawou Tuwa as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Health Urgent Care126 clinicians in the group
- Primamed Physicians, PLLC62 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Desoto
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Desoto, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Health Urgent Care
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396126173 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians