DR. ALFRED BESONG ASHU MD
NPI 1033851985
Anesthesiology in Lafayette, IN

Active since April 11, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5165 MCCARTY LN, LAFAYETTE, IN 47905(765) 448-8000(765) 838-4758 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2026, Jun 22, 2023, May 19, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Alfred Besong Ashu Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ALFRED BESONG ASHU MD (NPI 1033851985) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Lafayette, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01095983A) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033851985
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALFRED BESONG ASHUCredential: MD
Location Address5165 MCCARTY LNLafayette, IN 47905-8764
Mailing Address250 N Shadeland AveIndianapolis, IN 46219-4959
Fax(765) 838-4758
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1033851985 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01095983A
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
5165 MCCARTY LN, Lafayette, IN 47905

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1901 Harry S Truman Dr NLargo, MD 20774-5477 · Phone (301) 789-9258
Location 21130 W Michigan StIndianapolis, IN 46202-5209 · Phone (301) 789-9258

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alfred Besong Ashu Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2961860481
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260519001014
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alfred Ashu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

General Practice
1701 N SENATE BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 5,212 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150173
Location5165 Mccarty LnLafayette, IN 47905 · Tippecanoe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Registered Nurse (Obstetric, Inpatient)
5165 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5165 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
5165 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
5165 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Dietitian, Registered
5165 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5165 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Emergency Medicine
5165 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
5165 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alfred Ashu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alfred Ashu is 1033851985. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2022.

Where is Alfred Ashu located?

Alfred Ashu practices at 5165 Mccarty Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905. The listed phone number is (765) 448-8000.

What is Alfred Ashu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Alfred Ashu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alfred Ashu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alfred Ashu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alfred Ashu reassigns Medicare benefits to Iu Health Medical Group, LLC (Indianapolis, IN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alfred Ashu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Alfred Ashu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alfred Ashu is affiliated with Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alfred Ashu was last updated on July 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.