Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nelson Asante, MD
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Scranton, PA
- NPI 1770546525
- Accepts Medicare
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1800 Mulberry St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 346-7797
fax (570) 342-9802 - Mailing address
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Po Box 390
Scranton, PA 18501
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 2, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD073017L
- Medicaid
- PA #0018645250004
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770546525. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
481
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$50,436
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90837 |
Psychotherapy, 1 hour | 144 | 43 | $132 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 85 | 37 | $51 | |
90832 |
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes | 73 | 21 | $65 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 72 | 57 | $78 | |
90792 |
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | 69 | 67 | $190 | |
90834 |
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes | 38 | 14 | $94 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Scranton Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 135. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$43
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $25.28 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 1 | $18.02 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,806
Patients
413
Total drug cost
$46,703
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 334 | 49 | $3,706 |
| Risperidone | Generic | 306 | 42 | $7,867 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 277 | 44 | $2,494 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 231 | 41 | $3,045 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 216 | 36 | $2,245 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl ER (Venlafaxine Hcl) | Brand | 191 | 27 | $2,966 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 165 | 19 | $2,123 |
| Buspirone Hcl | Generic | 153 | 23 | $4,108 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | Generic | 143 | 26 | $1,748 |
| Clonidine Hcl | Generic | 142 | 20 | $908 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nelson Asante's medical specialty?
Dr. Nelson Asante practices Psychiatry Physician in Scranton, PA.
Where does Dr. Nelson Asante practice?
Dr. Nelson Asante practices at 1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510. Office phone: 5703467797.
What is Dr. Nelson Asante's NPI?
Dr. Nelson Asante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770546525, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nelson Asante accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nelson Asante accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nelson Asante commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90837); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90832). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.