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DESALEGN YACOB M.D.
NPI 1689845208
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Columbus, OH

Active since March 24, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-3450(614) 722-3454 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2026, Nov 19, 2024, Nov 23, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Desalegn Yacob M.d. NPPES

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

DESALEGN YACOB M.D. (NPI 1689845208) is an individual pediatric gastroenterology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35090138) and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 9 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689845208
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0206X
Provider Legal NameDESALEGN YACOBCredential: M.D.
Location Address700 CHILDREN'S DRIVEColumbus, OH 43205-2664
Mailing Address700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-2000
Phone(614) 722-3450
Fax(614) 722-3454
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1689845208 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0206X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35090138
Definition
A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.
700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE, Columbus, OH 43205
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Secondary Practice Locations 9

Location 1730 W Market StLima, OH 45801-4602 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 2536 S Trimble RdMansfield, OH 44906-3418 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 35675 Venture DrDublin, OH 43017-2159 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 4433 N Cleveland AveWesterville, OH 43082-8095 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 54439 State Route 159Chillicothe, OH 45601-8207 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 67901 Diley RdCanal Winchester, OH 43110-9612 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 7455 Executive Campus DrWesterville, OH 43082-8870 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 8185 W Schrock RdWesterville, OH 43081-2890 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 926 Hospital DrAthens, OH 45701-2471 · Phone (614) 722-2000

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid2930761OH
Other4263131OH · Cgs - Medicare

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Desalegn Yacob 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 ID3779528153
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090709000696
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43205 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

DR. NICOLE FORTIER OBRIEN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-3437
GARY A SMITH MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 355-2758
REBECCA A BUSH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE, SECTION OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4200
JENNIFER LYNN DOTSON MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-6200
MINDY M. JACQUES M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4384
AMY MICHELE ARNETT MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4867
JAMES THADDEUS NAPRAWA MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4867
DR. SUSAN IRENE COLACE MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-3552

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 Desalegn Yacob's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desalegn Yacob is 1689845208. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2008.

Where is Desalegn Yacob located?

Desalegn Yacob practices at 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-3450.

What is Desalegn Yacob's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 2080P0206X.

Is Desalegn Yacob enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Desalegn Yacob 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 Desalegn Yacob accept?

Health plans from CareSource and UnitedHealthcare list Desalegn Yacob 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Desalegn Yacob was last updated on May 14, 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.