JOSEPH KWOFIE DO – NPI #1891953543
Emergency Medicine

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Emergency Medicine

JOSEPH KWOFIE is a physician located in WATERLOO, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891953543 to JOSEPH KWOFIE on May 29, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Oct 23, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH KWOFIE below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH KWOFIE

NPI Number
1891953543
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH KWOFIE
Credentials
DO
Primary location
1825 LOGAN AVE
WATERLOO, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 235-3941 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
500 E Market St
Iowa City, IA 52245-2633
Phone: (319) 339-3551
Fax: (319) 248-7945
2100 Stantonsburg Rd
PITT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Greenville, NC 27834-2818
Phone: (252) 847-4268
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 23, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)		 IA 04379
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 IA 04379
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 IA 04379

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH KWOFIE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALLEN HOSPITAL
      1825 LOGAN AVENUE
      WATERLOO, IA 50703

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