Kwame Buabeng, MD, MBA
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Kwame Buabeng is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Baton Rouge, LA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kwame Buabeng, MD, MBA practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Baton Rouge, LA. He has been practicing since 2013 — over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1672dNPPES updated 2021-10-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.4%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
71
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
202
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,209
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $681k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
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 Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$619 received from industry
29 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Kwame Buabeng's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 23, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
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
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 220111
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kwame Buabeng
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kwame Buabeng for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Baton Rouge 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 Kwame Buabeng
Dr. Buabeng is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Baton Rouge, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 373-3551.
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 Kwame Buabeng
Practice Location
7423 Picardy Ave Ste D, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4362
Mailing Address
7423 Picardy Ave Ste D, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4362
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