DR. MELAKU T BIRHANIE M.D
NPI 1134411879
Hospitalist in Oceanside, CA

Active since May 13, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
4002 VISTA WAY, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056(760) 966-2499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 29, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Melaku T Birhanie M.d NPPES

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

DR. MELAKU T BIRHANIE M.D (NPI 1134411879) is an individual hospitalist provider in Oceanside, California, licensed in California (A122966) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134411879
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELAKU T BIRHANIECredential: M.D
Location Address4002 VISTA WAYOceanside, CA 92056-4506
Mailing Address4002 Vista WayOceanside, CA 92056-4506 · (760) 966-2499
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 29, 2015
✔ NPI 1134411879 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A122966
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
4002 VISTA WAY, Oceanside, CA 92056

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

Dr. Melaku T Birhanie 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 ID4981846243
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130815000667
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

8

Medicare enrollment records show Melaku Birhanie reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
4881 CARDIFF BAY DR
Oceanside, CA 92057
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
354 SANTA FE DR
Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,598 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
31700 TEMECULA PKWY
Temecula, CA 92592
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
5651 COPLEY DR STE A
San Diego, CA 92111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,233 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2101 N WATERMAN AVE
San Bernardino, CA 92404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,216 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
8733 BEVERLY BLVD STE 306
West Hollywood, CA 90048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 175 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
18300 US HIGHWAY 18
Apple Valley, CA 92307
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 914 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.
307 services129 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.
103 services58 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.
97 services95 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.
63 services62 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.
62 services62 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
28 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92056 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

73.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.56
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.69

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…
91%64 patients4/55-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.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4002 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
4002 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Family Medicine
4002 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Emergency Medicine
4002 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
4002 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
4002 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Internal Medicine
4002 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
4002 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056

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 Melaku Birhanie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melaku Birhanie is 1134411879. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2011.

Where is Melaku Birhanie located?

Melaku Birhanie practices at 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056. The listed phone number is (760) 966-2499.

What is Melaku Birhanie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Melaku Birhanie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melaku Birhanie 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 organizations bill Medicare for Melaku Birhanie's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melaku Birhanie reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Yomiyyu Gammada MD A Professional Medical Corporation (Oceanside, CA), Scripps Health (Encinitas, CA), Temecula Valley Hospitalist Medical Group, Inc. (Temecula, CA), Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, Inc (San Diego, CA), Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation (San Diego, CA) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Melaku Birhanie's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melaku Birhanie was last updated on January 29, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years 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.