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RISHAN TESFAY DESTA MD
NPI 1306340765
Emergency Medicine in Aurora, CO

Active since March 21, 2018PECOS Enrolled
12505 EAST 16TH AVE,, AURORA, CO 80045(720) 848-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2026, Jul 28, 2026, Sep 7, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Rishan Tesfay Desta Md NPPES

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

RISHAN TESFAY DESTA MD (NPI 1306340765) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0073787) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City, and maintains a secondary practice location in Broomfield.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306340765
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameRISHAN TESFAY DESTACredential: MD
Location Address12505 EAST 16TH AVE,Aurora, CO 80045
Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Phone(720) 848-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDrexel University College Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1306340765 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0073787✔ Licensed in TN · 63837
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
12505 EAST 16TH AVE,, Aurora, CO 80045
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111820 Destination DrBroomfield, CO 80021-2518 · Phone (720) 848-0000

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

Rishan Tesfay Desta 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 ID3072869312
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210914002217
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
151 services146 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
50 services48 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
22 services22 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City

Acute Care Hospitals · Union City, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440130
Location1201 Bishop St, PO Box 310Union City, TN 38261 · Obion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80045 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$19.50 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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$116.51 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 2

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

GEOFFREY SOWITZ MD
Emergency Medicine
12505 EAST 16TH AVE,
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
LAUREN KAPLAN MD
Emergency Medicine
12505 EAST 16TH AVE,
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000

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 Rishan Desta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rishan Desta is 1306340765. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2018.

Where is Rishan Desta located?

Rishan Desta practices at 12505 East 16th Ave,, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (720) 848-0000.

What is Rishan Desta's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Rishan Desta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rishan Desta 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.

Is Rishan Desta affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rishan Desta is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rishan Desta was last updated on August 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.