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Orthopedic Surgery

Anthony C. Nwakama, MD

Works at hospitals in Appleton, MN · Montevideo, MN · Dawson, MN … · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Anthony C. Nwakama, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1282 Walnut St, Dawson, MN 56232. Phone: (320) 769-4323. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Anthony C. Nwakama had 141 Original Medicare patients and 1,069 services. NPI 1588778658. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Anthony C. Nwakama, 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 Anthony C. Nwakama accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Anthony C. Nwakama may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Anthony C. Nwakama see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 141 Original Medicare patients and 1,069 services for Anthony C. Nwakama. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Anthony C. Nwakama's NPI number?
1588778658. 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 Anthony C. Nwakama, 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 patients141
Services billed to Medicare1,069
Different services or procedures71
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)357 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)150 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)98 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)64 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)49 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).

  • Arthritis74%
  • High cholesterol72%
  • High blood pressure68%
  • Anxiety30%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Chronic kidney disease27%

Hospitals where Anthony C. Nwakama works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anthony C. Nwakama 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.

  • Appleton Area HealthAppleton, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241341
  • Chippewa County HospitalMontevideo, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241325
  • Johnson Memorial HospitalDawson, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241314
  • Madelia HealthMadelia, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241323
  • Murray County Memorial HospitalSlayton, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241319

Practice locations

Addresses where Anthony C. Nwakama is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Anthony C. Nwakama as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • CCM Health69 clinicians in the group
  • Johnson Memorial Health Services18 clinicians in the group
  • Southwest Minnesota Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Inc2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in CCM Health

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHoward University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588778658
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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. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians