Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nukanme Togonu-Bickersteth, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Allentown, PA

  • NPI 1508126533
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd Stes 301, 302, 304
Allentown, PA 181036212
(610) 432-4529
fax (610) 432-2206
Additional location
Valley Kidney Specialists, PC, 1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 304
Allentown, PA 18103
Mailing address
1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 301
Allentown, PA 181036212

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 3, 2022
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD446721

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508126533. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
933
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$101,367
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 366 154 $76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 249 128 $110
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 94 45 $69
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 72 68 $125
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 49 27 $339
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 37 37 $156
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 29 29 $167
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 23 23 $48
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 14 13 $172

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 134. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$305
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 1 $136.83
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED 1 $90.23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 3 $42.70
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. 1 $21.19
Vifor Pharma, Inc. 1 $14.19

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$305

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
609
Patients
199
Total drug cost
$12,526
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 88 31 $984
Losartan Potassium Generic 75 28 $906
Chlorthalidone Generic 67 24 $1,726
Torsemide Generic 66 27 $2,219
Lisinopril Generic 58 24 $846
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 48 17 $1,406
Furosemide Generic 42 17 $369
Spironolactone Generic 41 16 $616
Carvedilol Generic 36 15 $487
Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) Brand 21 0 $1,495

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nukanme Togonu-Bickersteth's medical specialty?
Dr. Nukanme Togonu-Bickersteth practices Nephrology Physician in Allentown, PA.
Where does Dr. Nukanme Togonu-Bickersteth practice?
Dr. Nukanme Togonu-Bickersteth practices at 1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd Stes 301, 302, 304, Allentown, PA 181036212. Office phone: 6104324529.
What is Dr. Nukanme Togonu-Bickersteth's NPI?
Dr. Nukanme Togonu-Bickersteth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508126533, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nukanme Togonu-Bickersteth accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nukanme Togonu-Bickersteth accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nukanme Togonu-Bickersteth commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.