Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Anthony Nwakama, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Slayton, MN
- NPI 1588778658
- 33 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2331 20Th St
Slayton, MN 561721004
(507) 393-7696
fax (507) 393-7697
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 19, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Minnesota #37196 · South Dakota #5566
- Medicaid
- MN #667522100
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588778658. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
920
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$55,508
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 346 | 59 | $6 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 166 | 84 | $125 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 117 | 79 | $89 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 72 | 51 | $68 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 63 | 63 | $110 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 45 | 31 | $48 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 40 | 27 | $36 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 23 | 23 | $171 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 19 | 13 | $37 | |
73565 |
X-ray of both knees while standing | 18 | 17 | $41 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Slayton Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConvaTec INC. | 1 | $17.18 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
113
Patients
63
Total drug cost
$501
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 36 | 33 | $250 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | Generic | 26 | 19 | $46 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 15 | 11 | $83 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 13 | 0 | $40 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $32 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $49 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Anthony Nwakama's medical specialty?
Dr. Anthony Nwakama practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Slayton, MN.
Where does Dr. Anthony Nwakama practice?
Dr. Anthony Nwakama practices at 2331 20Th St, Slayton, MN 561721004. Office phone: 5073937696.
What is Dr. Anthony Nwakama's NPI?
Dr. Anthony Nwakama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588778658, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Anthony Nwakama accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Anthony Nwakama does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Anthony Nwakama commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.