MESFIN ASSEFA M.D
NPI 1689014771
Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, NY

Q: What is Mesfin Assefa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mesfin Assefa is 1689014771. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2013.

Q: What is Mesfin Assefa's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mesfin Assefa was last updated on January 28, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.

Active since July 03, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

760 BROADWAY, BROOKLYN, NY 11206(718) 963-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Mesfin Assefa M.d NPPES

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

MESFIN ASSEFA M.D (NPI 1689014771) is an individual internal medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in West Virginia (25462) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689014771

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameMESFIN ASSEFACredential: M.D

Location Address760 BROADWAYBrooklyn, NY 11206-5317

Mailing Address760 BroadwayBrooklyn, NY 11206-5317 · (718) 963-8000

Phone(718) 963-8000

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 2014

✔ NPI 1689014771 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 WV · 25462

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.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

760 BROADWAY, Brooklyn, NY 11206

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

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

Mesfin Assefa 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 ID8022240688

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140414000534

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

Medicare enrollment records show Mesfin Assefa reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Virginia LLC

249 mi

Internal Medicine

1840 AMHERST ST
Winchester, VA 22601

Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Virginia enrollments
147 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1770756991 (540) 536-4334

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Fredericksburg, LLC

251 mi

Internal Medicine

1001 SAM PERRY BLVD
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
258 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1447577572 (330) 493-4443

United Physicians Care Inc

335 mi

Family Medicine

401 N PIKE ST
Grafton, WV 26354

Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
178 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1891863874 (304) 265-1350

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of West Virginia, PLLC

360 mi

Internal Medicine

2000 EOFF ST
Wheeling, WV 26003

Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
193 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1649575101 (304) 234-0123

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of West Virginia- Tcg PLLC

446 mi

Internal Medicine

4605 MACCORKLE AVE SW
South Charleston, WV 25309

Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
72 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1386122844 (304) 766-3600

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 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.

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.

314 services115 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

79 services77 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.

48 services48 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.

42 services22 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morgantown, WV

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number510001

Location1 Medical Center DriveMorgantown, WV 26506 · Monongalia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

United Hospital Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Bridgeport, WV

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number510006

Location327 Medical Park DriveBridgeport, WV 26330 · Harrison County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11206 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

$154.28 typical visit price

range $67.40 – $203.53

Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$117.62 typical visit price

range $21.66 – $164.45

Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)

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.

94.1/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

78.46

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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…

98%176 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 suppliers44 claims44 services$18.01 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 suppliers46 claims46 services$96.26 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.

MIRIAM Y LITVINTCHOUK PA

Physician Assistant (Medical)

760 BROADWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11206

Kings County (718) 963-8000

SHAZA MOHAMMED ELHASSAN

Personal Emergency Response Attendant

760 BROADWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11206

Kings County (718) 963-8430

MS. ABENA BANFUL

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

760 BROADWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11206

Kings County (718) 963-8000

SHUJA AHMED SHAIK M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

760 BROADWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11206

Kings County (718) 963-8779

DR. GERALDINE ORENDAIN M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

760 BROADWAY, WOODHULL MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11206

Kings County (718) 963-5793

MR. GUY KELLY P.A.

Physician Assistant (Medical)

760 BROADWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11206

Kings County (718) 963-5735

MRS. VIRGINIA J PRYCE N.P.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

760 BROADWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11206

Kings County (718) 963-5735

DR. ROGER GRANNUM DDS

Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

760 BROADWAY, ORAL SURGERY ROOM 2C320
BROOKLYN, NY 11206

Kings County (718) 963-8000

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 Mesfin Assefa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mesfin Assefa is 1689014771. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2013.

Where is Mesfin Assefa located?

Mesfin Assefa practices at 760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206. The listed phone number is (718) 963-8000.

What is Mesfin Assefa's specialty?

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

Is Mesfin Assefa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mesfin Assefa 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 Mesfin Assefa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mesfin Assefa reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Virginia LLC (Winchester, VA), Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Fredericksburg, LLC (Fredericksburg, VA), United Physicians Care Inc (Grafton, WV), Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of West Virginia, PLLC (Wheeling, WV) and Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of West Virginia- Tcg PLLC (South Charleston, WV). 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 Mesfin Assefa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Mesfin Assefa accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Mesfin Assefa 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 Mesfin Assefa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mesfin Assefa is affiliated with West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc and United Hospital Center, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mesfin Assefa was last updated on January 28, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.