Ernest Akwaboah

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Ernest Akwaboah is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Newark, NJ with over 6 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(201) 822-1161Newark, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across NJ can see Ernest Akwaboah in person in Newark or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2020 — over 6 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, high cholesterol, and schizophrenia (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 492 Nurse Practitioner providers in NJSee all Nurse Practitioner in Newark6+ years experienceNPI since 2020

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

550 Broad St Ste 606, Newark, NJ 07102-4537

Fax: (877) 485-8918
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Schizophrenia.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Schizophrenia
71%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+26%)58%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+24%)58%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
45%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Tobacco Use Disorder
42%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 18, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 6 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in NewarkPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

87 Burnett Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040-3094

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Ernest Akwaboah

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ernest Akwaboah for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Newark required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ernest Akwaboah

Dr. Akwaboah is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newark, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 822-1161.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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