DR. YOSEPH ABASERAN BIRKU MD
NPI 1689874711
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Suffolk, VA

Active since July 18, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.11/100
CMS Quality Rating
2790 GODWIN BLVD STE 225, SUFFOLK, VA 23434(757) 934-4550(757) 934-4109 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2024, Mar 7, 2023, Dec 20, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Yoseph Abaseran Birku Md NPPES

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

DR. YOSEPH ABASERAN BIRKU MD (NPI 1689874711) is an individual infectious disease provider in Suffolk, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101260626) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Olympia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689874711
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. YOSEPH ABASERAN BIRKUCredential: MD
Location Address2790 GODWIN BLVD STE 225Suffolk, VA 23434-8155
Mailing Address2790 Godwin Blvd Ste 225Suffolk, VA 23434-8155 · (757) 934-4550 · Fax (757) 934-4109
Fax(757) 934-4109
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2024
NPI 1689874711 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Licenses Licensed in VA · 0101260626 Licensed in WA · MD60254430
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 047962 (CT), 50079-020 (WI)
2790 GODWIN BLVD STE 225, Suffolk, VA 23434

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13920 Capital Mall Dr SW, Suite 200Olympia, WA 98502-8700 · Phone (360) 596-4612 · Fax (360) 596-4613

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

Dr. Yoseph Abaseran Birku 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 ID7214029289
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161017001529
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 7

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.
392 services182 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.
214 services190 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.
145 services91 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.
89 services83 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.
82 services64 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.
39 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Norfolk, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490007
Location600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507 · Norfolk City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mary Washington Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fredericksburg, VA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490022
Location1001 Sam Perry BoulevardFredericksburg, VA 22401 · Fredericksburg City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sentara Obici Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Suffolk, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490044
Location2800 Godwin BoulevardSuffolk, VA 23439 · Suffolk City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Franklin, VA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490092
Location100 Fairview Drive - PO Box 817Franklin, VA 23851 · Franklin City County
Emergency services

Stafford Hospital, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Stafford, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490140
Location101 Hospital Center BoulevardStafford, VA 22554 · Stafford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23434 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

95.11/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.31
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
2790 GODWIN BLVD STE 225
SUFFOLK, VA 23434
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2790 GODWIN BLVD STE 225
SUFFOLK, VA 23434

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 Yoseph Birku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yoseph Birku is 1689874711. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2007.

Where is Yoseph Birku located?

Yoseph Birku practices at 2790 Godwin Blvd Ste 225, Suffolk, VA 23434. The listed phone number is (757) 934-4550.

What is Yoseph Birku's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Yoseph Birku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yoseph Birku 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.

Is Yoseph Birku affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yoseph Birku is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Mary Washington Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital and Stafford Hospital, LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yoseph Birku was last updated on October 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.