DR. ENDALKACHEW BELAYNEH MELESE MD
NPI 1760278204
Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since April 18, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3020 S UNION AVE, TACOMA, WA 98409(253) 844-4327 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2025, Jul 9, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Endalkachew Belayneh Melese Md NPPES

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

DR. ENDALKACHEW BELAYNEH MELESE MD (NPI 1760278204) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (ML70011770) and active in the NPI registry since April 2025. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Providence Mount Carmel Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760278204
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ENDALKACHEW BELAYNEH MELESECredential: MD
Location Address3020 S UNION AVETacoma, WA 98409-3317
Mailing Address917 Pacific Ave Ste 600Tacoma, WA 98402-4437 · (253) 844-4327
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1760278204 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 WA · ML70011770
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.
3020 S UNION AVE, Tacoma, WA 98409

Accepted 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

Dr. Endalkachew Belayneh Melese 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 ID3476069550
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250724001151
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Endalkachew Melese reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Geriatric Medicine
3020 S UNION AVE
Tacoma, WA 98409
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1117 W YOUNG ST
Elma, WA 98541
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 64 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Providence Mount Carmel Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Colville, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number501326
Location982 East ColumbiaColville, WA 99114 · Stevens County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98409 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
3020 S UNION AVE
TACOMA, WA 98409
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
3020 S UNION AVE
TACOMA, WA 98409
General Practice
3020 S UNION AVE
TACOMA, WA 98409
Family Medicine
3020 S UNION AVE
TACOMA, WA 98409
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
3020 S UNION AVE
TACOMA, WA 98409
Family Medicine
3020 S UNION AVE
TACOMA, WA 98409
General Practice
3020 S UNION AVE
TACOMA, WA 98409
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3020 S UNION AVE
TACOMA, WA 98409

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 Endalkachew Melese's NPI number?

The NPI number for Endalkachew Melese is 1760278204. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2025.

Where is Endalkachew Melese located?

Endalkachew Melese practices at 3020 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409. The listed phone number is (253) 844-4327.

What is Endalkachew Melese's specialty?

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

Is Endalkachew Melese enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Endalkachew Melese 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 Endalkachew Melese's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Endalkachew Melese reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Platinum Peaks Healthcare PC (Tacoma, WA) and Pacific Medical Specialty Group (Elma, WA). 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 Endalkachew Melese's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Endalkachew Melese accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health list Endalkachew Melese 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 Endalkachew Melese affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Endalkachew Melese is affiliated with Providence Mount Carmel Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Endalkachew Melese was last updated on August 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.