EYOB MELESSE TAFESSU MD
NPI 1447787312
Hospitalist in Plano, TX

Active since May 22, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3901 W 15TH ST, PLANO, TX 75075(972) 596-6800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 29, 2026, Jan 8, 2021, May 22, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Eyob Melesse Tafessu Md NPPES

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

EYOB MELESSE TAFESSU MD (NPI 1447787312) is an individual hospitalist provider in Plano, Texas, licensed in Texas (S9070) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Texoma Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447787312
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameEYOB MELESSE TAFESSUCredential: MD
Location Address3901 W 15TH STPlano, TX 75075-7738
Mailing Address3901 W 15th StPlano, TX 75075-7738
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 29, 2026
NPI 1447787312 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · S9070
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 S9070 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 125070125 (IL)
3901 W 15TH ST, Plano, TX 75075

Accepted 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

Eyob Melesse Tafessu 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 ID7618241399
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210330001056
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

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.
232 services227 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Texoma Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Denison, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450324
Location5016 S Us Highway 75Denison, TX 75020 · Grayson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hunt Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450352
Location4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd EGreenville, TX 75401 · Hunt County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical Center Of Mckinney

Acute Care Hospitals · Mckinney, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450403
Location4500 Medical Center DriveMckinney, TX 75069 · Collin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical City Dallas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dallas, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450647
Location7777 Forest LaneDallas, TX 75230 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical City Plano

Acute Care Hospitals · Plano, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450651
Location3901 W 15th StPlano, TX 75075 · Collin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75075 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3901 W 15TH ST
PLANO, TX 75075
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3901 W 15TH ST
PLANO, TX 75075
Emergency Medicine
3901 W 15TH ST
PLANO, TX 75075
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3901 W 15TH ST
PLANO, TX 75075
Anesthesiology
3901 W 15TH ST
PLANO, TX 75075
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3901 W 15TH ST
PLANO, TX 75075
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
3901 W 15TH ST
PLANO, TX 75075
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
3901 W 15TH ST
PLANO, TX 75075

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 Eyob Tafessu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eyob Tafessu is 1447787312. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2017.

Where is Eyob Tafessu located?

Eyob Tafessu practices at 3901 W 15th St, Plano, TX 75075. The listed phone number is (972) 596-6800.

What is Eyob Tafessu's specialty?

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

Is Eyob Tafessu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eyob Tafessu 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 Eyob Tafessu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Eyob Tafessu 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 Eyob Tafessu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eyob Tafessu is affiliated with Texoma Medical Center, Hunt Regional Medical Center, Medical Center Of Mckinney, Medical City Dallas Hospital and Medical City Plano.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eyob Tafessu was last updated on May 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.