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DR. WORKU MENGESHA WONDAFRASH MD
NPI 1215233002
Hospitalist in High Point, NC

Active since January 27, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
601 N ELM ST, HIGH POINT, NC 27262(336) 878-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Sep 22, 2026, May 16, 2022, May 20, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Worku Mengesha Wondafrash Md NPPES

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

DR. WORKU MENGESHA WONDAFRASH MD (NPI 1215233002) is an individual hospitalist provider in High Point, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2013-01976) and active in the NPI registry since January 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial University Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215233002
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WORKU MENGESHA WONDAFRASHCredential: MD
Location Address601 N ELM STHigh Point, NC 27262-4331
Mailing Address222 Medical CirMorehead, KY 40351-1179 · (606) 783-6500
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 16, 2022
✔ NPI 1215233002 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2013-01976
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 37653 (SC), 0101248849 (VA), TP545 (KY), 44187 (KY)
601 N ELM ST, High Point, NC 27262

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1222 Medical CirMorehead, KY 40351-1179 · Phone (606) 783-6500
Location 21 Saint Francis DrGreenville, SC 29601-3955 · Phone (864) 255-1000

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1215233002VA
OtherP01341617VA · Rr Medicare

Accepted 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

Dr. Worku Mengesha Wondafrash 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 ID8325229248
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131111000866, I20200902001885
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

20

Medicare enrollment records show Worku Wondafrash reassigns Medicare billing to 20 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1200 N ELM ST, 5TH FLOOR
Greensboro, NC 27401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 254 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
3605 MOUNT HOLLY HUNTERSVILLE RD, SUITE B
Charlotte, NC 28216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 673 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urology
7021 WEST LEE HIGHWAY, SUITE B
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 337 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2460 CURTIS ELLIS DR
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 393 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medical Services
555 E CHEVES ST
Florence, SC 29506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 816 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
125 COMMONWEALTH DR
Greenville, SC 29615
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 79 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
260 HOSPITAL DR
Brevard, NC 28712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 234 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
809 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 529 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2000 E GREENVILLE ST FL 2
Anderson, SC 29621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
302 UNIVERSITY PKWY
Aiken, SC 29801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 117 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 2

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.

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.
411 services401 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.
37 services37 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Memorial University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110036
Location4700 Waters AvenueSavannah, GA 31404 · Chatham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fairview Park Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dublin, GA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110125
Location200 Industrial BoulevardDublin, GA 31021 · Laurens County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Hendersonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340023
Location100 Hospital DriveHendersonville, NC 28792 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Haywood Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Clyde, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340184
Location262 Leroy George DriveClyde, NC 28721 · Haywood County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27262 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

Emergency Medicine
601 N ELM ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
Hospitalist
601 N ELM ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
601 N ELM ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
601 N ELM ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
Nurse Practitioner
601 N ELM ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
Physician Assistant
601 N ELM ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
601 N ELM ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
Physician Assistant
601 N ELM ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27262

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 Worku Wondafrash's NPI number?

The NPI number for Worku Wondafrash is 1215233002. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2011.

Where is Worku Wondafrash located?

Worku Wondafrash practices at 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27262. The listed phone number is (336) 878-6000.

What is Worku Wondafrash's specialty?

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

Is Worku Wondafrash enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Worku Wondafrash 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 Worku Wondafrash's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Worku Wondafrash reassigns Medicare benefits to 20 organizations: Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of North Carolina PLLC (Greensboro, NC), Caromont Medical Group, Inc. (Charlotte, NC), Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation (Rural Retreat, VA), Cogent Healthcare Of North Carolina, PC (Rocky Mount, NC), Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, Inc (Florence, SC) and 15 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 Worku Wondafrash's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Worku Wondafrash accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna Healthcare and Molina Healthcare list Worku Wondafrash 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 Worku Wondafrash affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Worku Wondafrash is affiliated with Memorial University Medical Center, Fairview Park Hospital, Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Adventhealth Hendersonville and Haywood Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Worku Wondafrash was last updated on September 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 42 days 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.