Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1285679845
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2609 N Duke St, Suite 303B
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 220-0107
fax (919) 220-7623

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 22, 2024
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #200500050

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285679845. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,102
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$427,511
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,088 135 $122
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 920 138 $60
G0483 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 657 128 $241
G0482 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 326 100 $194
G0481 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 91 51 $153
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 20 20 $161

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 517. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,368
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Curonix LLC 13 $1,259.26
SPR Therapeutics, Inc 1 $77.00
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC 1 $17.87
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $14.15

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$904
Food and Beverage
$282
Education
$182

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
7,589
Patients
1,300
Total drug cost
$422,721
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 2,189 262 $58,702
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 1,060 226 $132,695
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 969 149 $37,214
Diclofenac Potassium Generic 489 155 $63,379
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 469 68 $16,585
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 408 77 $6,184
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 341 77 $11,296
Meloxicam Generic 293 53 $1,246
Pregabalin Generic 272 48 $9,336
Gabapentin Generic 268 44 $5,338

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa's medical specialty?
Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa practice?
Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa practices at 2609 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704. Office phone: 9192200107.
What is Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa's NPI?
Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285679845, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (HCPCS 80307); Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms (HCPCS G0483). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.