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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2331 20Th St
Slayton, MN 561721004
(507) 393-7696
fax (507) 393-7697

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ConvaTec INC. 1 $17.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.