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DR. ABIY AKALU MESHESHA M.D
NPI 1639319783
Surgery in Visalia, CA

Active since March 03, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
220 S AKERS ST, SUITE C, VISALIA, CA 93291(559) 636-8600(559) 636-9700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Abiy Akalu Meshesha M.d NPPES

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

DR. ABIY AKALU MESHESHA M.D (NPI 1639319783) is an individual surgery provider in Visalia, California, licensed in Texas (BP10023121) and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639319783
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ABIY AKALU MESHESHACredential: M.D
Location Address220 S AKERS ST, SUITE CVisalia, CA 93291-5179
Mailing Address220 S Akers St, Suite CVisalia, CA 93291-5179 · (559) 636-8600 · Fax (559) 636-9700
Phone(559) 636-8600
Fax(559) 636-9700
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMarch 3, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 2009
✔ NPI 1639319783 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · BP10023121
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
220 S AKERS ST, Visalia, CA 93291
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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

Dr. Abiy Akalu Meshesha 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 ID9234275892
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091013000159
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 Abiy Meshesha reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Abiy Meshesha MD, Inc.
Same address
Surgery
220 S AKERS ST, SUITE C
Visalia, CA 93291
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1346472354 (559) 636-8600
Iq Surgical Associates Inc
2.2 mi
Surgery
107 N HALL ST STE A
Visalia, CA 93291
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093115735 (559) 302-5600
Altura Centers For Health
6.1 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1134 E CARTMILL AVE
Tulare, CA 93274
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 48 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629835426 (559) 686-9097

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 14

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 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.
264 services141 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
119 services119 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.
99 services99 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
95 services74 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
60 services60 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
59 services50 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93291 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
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

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…
100%39 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%49 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%49 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 49 patients
Patients tobacco: 23% · 121 patients
100%28 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
95%125 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%550 patients5/55-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.

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.

ABIY MESHESHA MD, INC.
Surgery
220 S AKERS ST, SUITE C
VISALIA, CA 93291
Tulare County (559) 636-8600
ANNA CATALAN-ABAYA NP
Nurse Practitioner
220 S AKERS ST
VISALIA, CA 93291
Tulare County (559) 732-1648

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 Abiy Meshesha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abiy Meshesha is 1639319783. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 3, 2009.

Where is Abiy Meshesha located?

Abiy Meshesha practices at 220 S Akers St Suite C, Visalia, CA 93291. The listed phone number is (559) 636-8600.

What is Abiy Meshesha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Abiy Meshesha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abiy Meshesha 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 Abiy Meshesha's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Abiy Meshesha reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Abiy Meshesha MD, Inc. (Visalia, CA), Iq Surgical Associates Inc (Visalia, CA) and Altura Centers For Health (Tulare, CA). 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 Abiy Meshesha's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abiy Meshesha was last updated on August 19, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.