Kwabena Takyi Awuah, M.D
Kwabena Takyi Awuah is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Lynchburg, VA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across VA can see Kwabena Takyi Awuah, M.D in person in Lynchburg or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Yale University School of Medicine graduate since 2007, he brings 19+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 611dNPPES updated 2024-09-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2091 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501-1443
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.9%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
534
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
291
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,704
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $237k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$279 received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Kwabena Takyi Awuah's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
Yale School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 19, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kwabena Takyi Awuah
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kwabena Takyi Awuah for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Lynchburg 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 Kwabena Takyi Awuah
NPI records show Dr. Awuah as active with telehealth listed in Lynchburg, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 688-4748.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kwabena Takyi Awuah
Practice Location
2091 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501-1443
Mailing Address
2091 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501-1443
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