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BISRAT NIGUSSIE M.D.
NPI 1275060949
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in La Plata, MD

Active since May 12, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5 GARRETT AVE, LA PLATA, MD 20646(301) 609-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 22, 2026, Nov 11, 2024, May 12, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Bisrat Nigussie M.d. NPPES

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

BISRAT NIGUSSIE M.D. (NPI 1275060949) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in La Plata, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D01054138) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Md Charles Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Newark.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275060949
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameBISRAT NIGUSSIECredential: M.D.
Location Address5 GARRETT AVELa Plata, MD 20646-5960
Mailing Address900 Elkridge Landing Rd Fl 2Linthicum, MD 21090-2924
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1275060949 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · D01054138✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA12432200
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
5 GARRETT AVE, La Plata, MD 20646

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1201 Lyons AveNewark, NJ 07112-2027 · Phone (973) 926-7000

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

Bisrat Nigussie 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 ID7416294541
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250129000540, I20260427002009
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Bisrat Nigussie reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rural
5 GARRETT AVENUE
La Plata, MD 20646
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
5 GARRETT AVE
La Plata, MD 20646
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 966 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
225 WILLIAMSON ST
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 1,894 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

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.

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

University Of MD Charles Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · La Plata, MD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210035
Location5 Garrett AvenueLa Plata, MD 20646 · Charles County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310002
Location201 Lyons AveNewark, NJ 07112 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway

Acute Care Hospitals · Rahway, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310024
Location865 Stone StRahway, NJ 07065 · Union County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20646 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
$133.05 typical visit price
range $57.99 – $175.57
Typical copayment $33.26 (range $14.49 – $43.89)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.23 typical visit price
range $18.66 – $143.02
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.66 – $35.75)
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.

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.

Hospitalist
5 GARRETT AVE
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
5 GARRETT AVE
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Hospitalist
5 GARRETT AVE
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Internal Medicine
5 GARRETT AVE
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Emergency Medicine
5 GARRETT AVE
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
5 GARRETT AVE
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
5 GARRETT AVE
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5 GARRETT AVE, POST OFFICE BOX 1070
LA PLATA, MD 20646

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 Bisrat Nigussie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bisrat Nigussie is 1275060949. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2017.

Where is Bisrat Nigussie located?

Bisrat Nigussie practices at 5 Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD 20646. The listed phone number is (301) 609-4000.

What is Bisrat Nigussie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Bisrat Nigussie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bisrat Nigussie 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 Bisrat Nigussie's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bisrat Nigussie reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Civista Medical Center Inc (La Plata, MD), University Of Maryland Community Medical Group, Inc. (La Plata, MD) and Barnabas Health Medical Group PC (Elizabeth, NJ). 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 Bisrat Nigussie's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bisrat Nigussie accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Bisrat Nigussie 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 Bisrat Nigussie affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bisrat Nigussie is affiliated with University Of MD Charles Regional Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bisrat Nigussie 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 30 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.