BERHANE SIRAW ASFAW MD
NPI 1760593057
Hospitalist in Federal Way, WA

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
34515 9TH AVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003(253) 426-6341(253) 426-6344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Berhane Siraw Asfaw Md NPPES

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

BERHANE SIRAW ASFAW MD (NPI 1760593057) is an individual hospitalist provider in Federal Way, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60022445) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Highline Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760593057
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameBERHANE SIRAW ASFAWCredential: MD
Location Address34515 9TH AVE SFederal Way, WA 98003-6761
Mailing Address34515 9th Ave SFederal Way, WA 98003-6761 · (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 426-6344
Fax(253) 426-6344
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 15, 2024
NPI 1760593057 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD60022445
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedLegal MedicineTaxonomy 173000000X · License 057771 (GA)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD60022445 (WA)
34515 9TH AVE S, Federal Way, WA 98003

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid2001219WA
Medicaid734567224BGA
Other52209962GA · Bcbs Of Ga

Accepted Insurance

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

Berhane Siraw Asfaw 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 ID1153328976
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090223000112
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 6

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.
364 services146 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.
133 services126 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.
113 services60 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
95 services94 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.
46 services23 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.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Highline Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Burien, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500011
Location16251 Sylvester Road SWBurien, WA 98166 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Trios Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Kennewick, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number500053
Location900 South Auburn StreetKennewick, WA 99336 · Benton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Federal Way, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500141
Location34515 9th Avenue SFederal Way, WA 98003 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98003 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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.

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
3 suppliers21 claims21 services$15.37 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
5 suppliers47 claims50 services$71.32 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.

Local Education Agency (LEA)
34515 9TH AVE S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Emergency Medicine
34515 9TH AVE S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Internal Medicine
34515 9TH AVE S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Emergency Medicine
34515 9TH AVE S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
34515 9TH AVE S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Hospitalist
34515 9TH AVE S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Hospitalist
34515 9TH AVE S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Physician Assistant
34515 9TH AVE S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

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 Berhane Asfaw's NPI number?

The NPI number for Berhane Asfaw is 1760593057. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Berhane Asfaw located?

Berhane Asfaw practices at 34515 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003. The listed phone number is (253) 426-6341.

What is Berhane Asfaw's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Berhane Asfaw enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Berhane Asfaw 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 Berhane Asfaw accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Berhane Asfaw 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 Berhane Asfaw affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Berhane Asfaw is affiliated with Highline Medical Center, Trios Health and St Francis Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Berhane Asfaw was last updated on April 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.