Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Barima Poku, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Crossville, TN

  • NPI 1750728143
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
421 S Main St
Crossville, TN 385555048
(931) 459-7033

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 4, 2026
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #54547

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1750728143. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
888
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$81,131
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 404 197 $74
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 188 106 $111
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 180 173 $75
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 73 72 $162
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 43 43 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 206. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $19.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
510
Patients
307
Total drug cost
$4,391
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 60 60 $428
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 46 46 $771
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 44 20 $364
Carvedilol Generic 41 17 $310
Furosemide Generic 38 21 $182
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 37 18 $162
Prednisone Generic 35 34 $61
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 33 18 $167
Lisinopril Generic 31 0 $352
Losartan Potassium Generic 29 13 $311

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Barima Poku's medical specialty?
Dr. Barima Poku practices Internal Medicine Physician in Crossville, TN.
Where does Dr. Barima Poku practice?
Dr. Barima Poku practices at 421 S Main St, Crossville, TN 385555048. Office phone: 9314597033.
What is Dr. Barima Poku's NPI?
Dr. Barima Poku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750728143, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Barima Poku accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Barima Poku accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Barima Poku commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.