Quick answers
- Does Kwasi Karikari accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kwasi Karikari may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kwasi Karikari see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 232 Original Medicare patients and 641 services for Kwasi Karikari. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kwasi Karikari's NPI number?
- 1538470885. 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 Kwasi Karikari, 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 | 232 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 641 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)422 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)118 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)87 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease60%
- Heart failure59%
- Diabetes57%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
Hospitals where Kwasi Karikari works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kwasi Karikari 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.
- Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, LLCLavonia, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110027
- Wellstar Douglas Medical CenterDouglasville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110184
Practice locations
Addresses where Kwasi Karikari is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2501 N Patterson StValdosta, GA 31602 (229) 333‑1000
- 367 Clear Creek PkwyLavonia, GA 30553 (706) 356‑7800
- 705 Dixie StCarrollton, GA 30117 (770) 812‑9666
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kwasi Karikari as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Apogee Medical Group Georgia119 clinicians in the group
- Vituity-Georgia Hospitalists PC16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Valdosta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Valdosta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Apogee Medical Group Georgia
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538470885 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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