ABEL ASSEFA BELAY M.D.
NPI 1073926846
Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology in Cape Girardeau, MO

Q: What is Abel Belay's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abel Belay is 1073926846. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2014. The provider is also known as Abel Assefa M.D..

Q: What is Abel Belay's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0204X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abel Belay was last updated on May 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since June 09, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

70 DOCTORS PARK, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63703(573) 334-6071 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 22, 2026, Jun 27, 2025, Aug 4, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Abel Assefa Belay M.d. NPPES

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

ABEL ASSEFA BELAY M.D. (NPI 1073926846) is an individual vascular & interventional radiology provider in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2021010580) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cox Medical Centers, and maintains 8 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073926846

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0204X

Provider Legal NameABEL ASSEFA BELAYCredential: M.D.

Location Address70 DOCTORS PARKCape Girardeau, MO 63703-4928

Mailing Address70 Doctors ParkCape Girardeau, MO 63703-4928 · (573) 334-6071

Phone(573) 334-6071

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateJune 9, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2026

✔ NPI 1073926846 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0204X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2021010580✔ Licensed in AK · 237613

Definition

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X · License 2021010580 (MO), 237613 (AK)

70 DOCTORS PARK, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Abel Assefa M.d.

Secondary Practice Locations 8

Location 13765 E Blue Lupine Dr Ste BWasilla, AK 99654-8417 · Phone (907) 373-3700

Location 2525 Branson Landing Blvd Ste 107Branson, MO 65616-2052 · Phone (417) 875-3000

Location 33801 S National AveSpringfield, MO 65807-5210 · Phone (417) 875-3000

Location 43801 S National Ave Ste 130Springfield, MO 65807-6162 · Phone (417) 730-7160

Location 52110 E Northern Lights Blvd Ste 101Anchorage, AK 99508-4154 · Phone (907) 644-2997

Location 62841 DeBarr Rd Ste 12Anchorage, AK 99508-2968 · Phone (907) 792-7900

Location 72480 S Woodworth Loop Ste 140Palmer, AK 99645-7408 · Phone (907) 746-2929

Location 82751 DeBarr Rd Ste 360Anchorage, AK 99508-6809 · Phone (907) 792-7920

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Moda Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Abel Assefa Belay 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 ID3375833718

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210716002315, I20250709002839, I20250710001973

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Abel Belay reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mercy Hospital Perry

24 mi

Critical Access

434 N WEST ST
Perryville, MO 63775

Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
192 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1063117158 (417) 820-8439

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

134 mi

Rural Health

816 E MAIN
Willow Springs, MO 65793

Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
457 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1407950520 (417) 269-2490

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

205 mi

Hematology & Oncology

3850 S NATIONAL AVE
Springfield, MO 65807

Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
239 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1932645744 (417) 875-2607

Skaggs Community Hospital Association

207 mi

Rural Health

525 BRANSON LANDING BLVD STE 508
Branson, MO 65616

Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
74 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1114005451 (417) 335-7540

Cowlitz Indian Tribe

1,794 mi

Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder

7105 NE 40TH ST
Vancouver, WA 98661

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
360 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1538412630 (360) 353-9431

Cordova Community Medical Center

2,895 mi

Critical Access

602 CHASE AVE
Cordova, AK 99574

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
40 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1215035787 (907) 424-8000

Alyeska Imaging Center, Inc.

3,020 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

2480 S WOODWORTH LOOP STE 140
Palmer, AK 99645

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
9 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1306579164 (907) 746-2929

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

3,036 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

4315 DIPLOMACY DR
Anchorage, AK 99508

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
1,373 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1437189339 (907) 563-2662

Radiology Services Of Alaska Inc.

3,037 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

2841 DEBARR RD STE 12
Anchorage, AK 99508

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
10 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1497021588 (907) 792-7900

Alaska Imaging Associates, LLC

3,037 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

2751 DEBARR RD STE 360
Anchorage, AK 99508

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
32 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1063466688 (907) 792-7920

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 23

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.

Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555

This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.

74 services59 patients

Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 77001

Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device insertion or removal is a procedure where a special X-ray, called a fluoroscope, is used to help accurately place or remove a device in a central vein. This device aids in delivering medications or collecting blood samples.

74 services70 patients

Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 77012

This process involves a radiologist examining CT scan images to accurately guide a needle's placement within the body. This technique is often used for biopsies or treatments, ensuring precision and safety.

71 services69 patients

Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083

This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.

59 services35 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

58 services57 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

57 services57 patients

Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis 38222

A bone marrow biopsy and aspiration is a procedure where a small amount of bone marrow is removed for testing. It involves inserting a needle into a bone, typically the hip, to collect a sample. It can help diagnose various diseases and monitor treatment effectiveness.

43 services42 patients

Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36558

The insertion of a tunneled central venous tube is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube is placed into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest. This tube allows healthcare providers to give medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into your bloodstream over a longer period.

33 services32 patients

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045

A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.

31 services26 patients

Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance 32557

This procedure involves removing fluid from your chest cavity, which is the space around your lungs. A small tube is inserted, under image guidance, to drain the fluid. This tube stays in place to prevent fluid buildup, aiding in your breathing and comfort.

28 services27 patients

Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin 32408

A core needle biopsy of the lung or mediastinum is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected using a needle inserted through the skin. This helps in diagnosing lung conditions or diseases in the chest's central cavity. It's a safe and minimally invasive process.

24 services23 patients

Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 10005

Fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance is a procedure where a thin needle is inserted into a growth to extract a small sample. Ultrasound helps accurately locate the growth. This sample is then analyzed to determine the nature of the growth.

23 services22 patients

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046

A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.

23 services23 patients

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046

20 services20 patients

Needle biopsy of kidney 50200

A needle biopsy of the kidney is a medical procedure where a small sample of kidney tissue is removed using a special needle. This is done to examine the tissue under a microscope for any abnormalities. It helps in diagnosing potential kidney conditions.

18 services18 patients

Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 36561

A central venous tube with port is a small, flexible tube inserted into a large vein, usually in the chest. It allows for easy administration of medication, fluids, or blood products over a long period. A port is attached under the skin for easy access. It's safe for individuals aged 5 and above.

15 services15 patients

Needle biopsy of liver through skin 47000

A needle biopsy of the liver through skin is a procedure where a small tissue sample from your liver is collected using a thin needle. This is done to diagnose liver diseases or conditions. It involves inserting the needle through your skin and into your liver.

15 services15 patients

Placement of tube of kidney using imaging guidance with review by radiologist 50432

This procedure involves the insertion of a tube into your kidney using imaging technology for precision. A radiologist, a doctor specializing in medical imaging, will review the process. This can help with kidney function and drainage.

14 services13 patients

Removal of tunneled central venous tube 36589

A tunneled central venous tube removal is a procedure to take out a long, thin tube that was previously placed in a large vein in your body. This tube helps deliver medication or nutrition. The removal is usually quick and done under local anesthesia.

13 services13 patients

Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 77002

Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement is a medical procedure that uses a special X-ray technology to help accurately place a needle in the body. It's often used in biopsies, injections or other treatments to ensure precision and safety.

13 services13 patients

Insertion of vena cava filter with review by radiologist 37191

A vena cava filter is a small device placed in your body's largest vein to prevent blood clots from reaching your lungs. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure its success and your safety.

12 services12 patients

Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93922

An ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your arteries. It helps in checking blood flow, identifying blockages, or detecting other abnormalities in your arteries.

12 services12 patients

Insertion of stomach tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast 49440

This is a procedure where a tube is inserted into your stomach to assist with digestion or removal of substances. It's done under fluoroscopic guidance, a type of imaging that allows real-time viewing. Contrast dye is used to enhance the visibility of structures.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cox Medical Centers

Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, MO

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260040

Location3801 South National AvenueSpringfield, MO 65807 · Greene County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63703 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

$81.64 typical visit price

range $52.28 – $161.24

Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$65.71 typical visit price

range $16.30 – $131.05

Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

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.

KAREN B WILLENS MD

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)