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TARIKU DAMTE AYALEW M.D.
NPI 1073752036
Internal Medicine in Abingdon, VA

Active since February 16, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE, ABINGDON, VA 24211(301) 618-3772(301) 618-2986 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 23, 2025, Jul 2, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Tariku Damte Ayalew M.d. NPPES

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

TARIKU DAMTE AYALEW M.D. (NPI 1073752036) is an individual internal medicine provider in Abingdon, Virginia, licensed in New Mexico (MD2011-0811) and active in the NPI registry since February 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Maryland Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073752036
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameTARIKU DAMTE AYALEWCredential: M.D.
Location Address16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVEAbingdon, VA 24211
Mailing Address225 South Whiting Street Apt 605Alexandria, VA 22304 · (301) 618-3772 · Fax (301) 618-2986
Phone(301) 618-3772
Fax(301) 618-2986
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1073752036 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2011-0811✔ Licensed in ME · MD18942✔ Licensed in VA · 0101250064✔ Licensed in NC · 2013-00134
Definition
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.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 0101250064 (VA), 2013-00134 (NC), MD2011-0811 (NM), MD18942 (ME)
16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE, Abingdon, VA 24211
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11638 Owen DrFayetteville, NC 28304-3424 · Phone (910) 615-5680
Location 2210 Medical Pavilion DrRaeford, NC 28376-9111 · Phone (910) 904-8000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Tariku Damte Ayalew M.d. 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 ID7416120159
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150715002111, I20241216002264
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
356 services125 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
187 services99 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
142 services132 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
89 services88 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

University Of Maryland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210002
Location22 South Greene StreetBaltimore, MD 21201 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rockville, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210057
Location9901 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Umd Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210058
Location2200 Kernan DriveBaltimore, MD 21207 · Baltimore County

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fayetteville, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340028
Location1638 Owen Drive P O Box 2000Fayetteville, NC 28302 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Southeastern Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lumberton, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340050
Location300 W 27 St PO Box 1408Lumberton, NC 28359 · Robeson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24211 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%36 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers32 claims32 services$18.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers38 claims38 services$109.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

ABINGDON PHYSICIAN PARTNERS
Internal Medicine
16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE
ABINGDON, VA 24211
Washington County (276) 258-3700
DR. JOSEPH A BROWN MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE, SUITE 304
ABINGDON, VA 24211
Washington County (276) 258-3600
LAITH OSAMA AHMAD QASARWEH M.D.
Internal Medicine
16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE, GME SUITE, 4TH FLOOR
ABINGDON, VA 24211
Washington County (276) 258-1000
BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Urology
16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE, SUITE 112A
ABINGDON, VA 24211
Washington County (276) 258-1740
BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE, SUITE 212A
ABINGDON, VA 24211
Washington County (276) 258-3740

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 Tariku Ayalew's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tariku Ayalew is 1073752036. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2009.

Where is Tariku Ayalew located?

Tariku Ayalew practices at 16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Abingdon, VA 24211. The listed phone number is (301) 618-3772.

What is Tariku Ayalew's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Tariku Ayalew enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tariku Ayalew 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.

What insurance does Tariku Ayalew accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Tariku Ayalew as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Tariku Ayalew affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tariku Ayalew is affiliated with University Of Maryland Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Umd Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tariku Ayalew was last updated on December 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.