MINALE DESTA M.D.
NPI 1477948701
Internal Medicine in Tyler, TX

Active since April 03, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
800 E DAWSON ST, TYLER, TX 75701(903) 593-8441 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2020, Feb 25, 2020, Jun 21, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Minale Desta M.d. NPPES

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

MINALE DESTA M.D. (NPI 1477948701) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tyler, Texas, licensed in Texas (R6380) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Brooklyn.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477948701
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMINALE DESTACredential: M.D.
Location Address800 E DAWSON STTyler, TX 75701
Mailing AddressPox 846098Dallas, TX 75284-6098 · (903) 324-6400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2020
NPI 1477948701 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in TX · R6380
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
800 E DAWSON ST, Tyler, TX 75701

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1585 Schenectady AveBrooklyn, NY 11203-1851 · Phone (718) 604-5401

Other Identifiers 2

Other898895TX · Medicare
Other8MB039TX · Bcbs

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

Minale Desta 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 ID7719235522
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180809004406
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.

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.
830 services326 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
364 services344 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.
285 services159 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.
191 services186 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Longview, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450032
Location700 E Marshall AveLongview, TX 75601 · Gregg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Mother Frances Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tyler, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450102
Location800 East DawsonTyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75701 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
95%44 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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
4 suppliers18 claims18 services$18.54 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
4 suppliers41 claims42 services$92.07 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 20

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

Anesthesiology
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Internal Medicine
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Internal Medicine
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Emergency Medicine
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Internal Medicine
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Internal Medicine
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701

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 Minale Desta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Minale Desta is 1477948701. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2015.

Where is Minale Desta located?

Minale Desta practices at 800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX 75701. The listed phone number is (903) 593-8441.

What is Minale Desta's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Minale Desta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Minale 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.

What insurance does Minale Desta accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Minale Desta 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 Minale Desta affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Minale Desta is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center and Christus Mother Frances Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Minale Desta was last updated on April 2, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.