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ERMIAS AYTENFISU MEKONNEN M.D.
NPI 1346436276
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Bethesda, MD

Active since September 25, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, BETHESDA, MD 20814(301) 896-3100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 3, 2025, May 22, 2025, Mar 3, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2015).

About Ermias Aytenfisu Mekonnen M.d. NPPES

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

ERMIAS AYTENFISU MEKONNEN M.D. (NPI 1346436276) is an individual neurology provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in District Of Columbia (MD040014) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kootenai Health, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346436276
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameERMIAS AYTENFISU MEKONNENCredential: M.D.
Location Address8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RDBethesda, MD 20814-1497
Mailing Address2041 Georgia Ave Nw Ste 6101Washington, DC 20060-0001 · (202) 865-6679
Phone(301) 896-3100
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1346436276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
Licenses✔ Licensed in DC · MD040014✔ Licensed in UT · 9374505-1205✔ Licensed in VA · 0101256170✔ Licensed in MD · D0086800✔ Licensed in MO · 2025013771✔ Licensed in GA · 104198✔ Licensed in ID · 1471653
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License T2216 (TX)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, Bethesda, MD 20814
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Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 11380 E Medical Center DrSt George, UT 84790-2123 · Phone (435) 251-1000
Location 211890 Healting WaySilver Spring, MD 20904 · Phone (240) 637-4000
Location 33801 S National Ave Ste 900Springfield, MO 65807-5210 · Phone (000) 000-0000
Location 41000 Johnson Ferry RdAtlanta, GA 30342-1606 · Phone (404) 851-8000 · Fax (404) 303-3759
Location 5700 W Ironwood Dr Ste 158Coeur D Alene, ID 83814-4404 · Phone (208) 625-5100 · Fax (208) 625-5101

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cox HealthPlans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ermias Aytenfisu Mekonnen 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 ID2567610306
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160620001903, I20250217000152
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 5

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
88 services47 patients
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.
67 services49 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.
53 services53 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.
40 services33 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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Kootenai Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Coeur D'alene, ID
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number130049
Location2003 Kootenai Health WayCoeur D'alene, ID 83814 · Kootenai County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bonner General Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Sandpoint, ID
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number131328
Location520 North Third AvenueSandpoint, ID 83864 · Bonner County
Emergency services

Suburban Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethesda, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210022
Location8600 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

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

South Texas Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450119
Location1102 W Trenton RoadEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20814 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

CARLOS MANUEL CAMPA MALDONADO
Plastic Surgery
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-2578
DR. KEITH A HORVATH M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-7610
MRS. DINA L GALITZ NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-2654
SPAA
General Acute Care Hospital
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-3100
SHEILA RAO PA
Physician Assistant
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-2578
AMY ELIZABETH MCKEE M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-3054
MR. CHRISTIAN PELTE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-3990
SUSAN CECILIA MORENO RPA-C
Physician Assistant
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-7500

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 Ermias Mekonnen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ermias Mekonnen is 1346436276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2007.

Where is Ermias Mekonnen located?

Ermias Mekonnen practices at 8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814. The listed phone number is (301) 896-3100.

What is Ermias Mekonnen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Ermias Mekonnen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ermias Mekonnen 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.

What insurance does Ermias Mekonnen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cox HealthPlans and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Ermias Mekonnen 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 Ermias Mekonnen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ermias Mekonnen is affiliated with Kootenai Health, Bonner General Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Cox Medical Centers and South Texas Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ermias Mekonnen was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.