Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Gideon Nkrumah, MD

Individual provider Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · NPI 1518544048

Dr. Gideon Nkrumah, MD is an Ophthalmology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Qualified in 2021, 5 years ago. Practices with Shannon Clinic, a 547-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in New Mexico and Texas.

Years since qualifying
5
Licensed in
NM, TX
In the registry since
2021
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

3600 Forbes Ave Forbes Tower Plaza Level Ste 140
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: (412) 692-4942
Fax: (412) 692-4944
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence V7266 (TX)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Taxonomy 390200000X
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Taxonomy 390200000X · Licence RS2024-0309 (NM)

Record details

NPI number1518544048
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMarch 29, 2021
Last updated in NPPESApril 27, 2025
Certification dateApril 27, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2021 (5 years in practice)
Group practice Shannon Clinic — 547 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations7 on file with Medicare

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