Jemima Kankam, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Jemima Kankam is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Laurel, MD with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Jemima Kankam, MD has been part of the Laurel medical community since 2007 in group practice. With 51+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Laurel area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and bipolar disorder (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.18/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Federal MIPS score higher than 51% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
13639 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707-5095
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Maryland, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202380.18/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in MarylandHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.4%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
83
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
79
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
905
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $139k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Bipolar Disorder.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$43 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Jemima Kankam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
13639 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Jemima Kankam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jemima Kankam for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, bipolar management — no travel to Laurel required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jemima Kankam
Dr. Kankam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Laurel, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 604-4830.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
13639 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707-5095
Mailing Address
13639 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707
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