Kwesi Grant-Acquah, MD

Internal Medicine

Kwesi Grant-Acquah is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Springfield, IL with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(217) 545-0182Springfield, IL
Telehealth Available
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Kwesi Grant-Acquah, MD has practiced internal medicine for 17+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2009 and has 17+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

1 of 997 Internal Medicine providers in ILSee all Internal Medicine in Springfield17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62781-0001

Fax: (217) 545-4735
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

12.39%

Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)

12.39% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

79.5%

Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

38

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

196

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

10,123

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.80M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

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.

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 Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+25%)74%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Tobacco Use Disorder
55%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Asthma
Higher than avg (+40%)53%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
53%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.2k received from industry

65 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Kwesi Grant-Acquah's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2009

    Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Class of 2009)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 19656, Springfield, IL 62794-9656

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kwesi Grant-Acquah

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kwesi Grant-Acquah for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Springfield 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 Kwesi Grant-Acquah

NPI records show Dr. Grant-Acquah as active with telehealth listed in Springfield, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (217) 545-0182.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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