DR. GETACHEW TEFFERRA M.D
NPI 1770625907
Internal Medicine in Upper Marlboro, MD

Active since February 13, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1221 MERCANTILE LN, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774(301) 618-5500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 29, 2021, Jun 5, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Getachew Tefferra M.d NPPES

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

DR. GETACHEW TEFFERRA M.D (NPI 1770625907) is an individual internal medicine provider in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0057218) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770625907
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GETACHEW TEFFERRACredential: M.D
Location Address1221 MERCANTILE LNUpper Marlboro, MD 20774-5374
Mailing AddressPo Box 64442Baltimore, MD 21264-4442 · (410) 547-8500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 29, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 29, 2021
NPI 1770625907 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in MD · D0057218
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.
1221 MERCANTILE LN, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid413372200MD
OtherS062-0499MD · Carefirst

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. Getachew Tefferra 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 ID6507950136
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101213000632, I20210622000934
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
18 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20774 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1221 MERCANTILE LN
LARGO, MD 20774
Anesthesiology
1221 MERCANTILE LN
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
Internal Medicine
1221 MERCANTILE LN, KAISER PERMANENTE LARGO MEDICAL CENTER
LARGO, MD 20774
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1221 MERCANTILE LN, DEPT OF OBGYN
LARGO, MD 20774
Anesthesiology
1221 MERCANTILE LN
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
Physician Assistant
1221 MERCANTILE LN, KAISER PERMANENTE LARGO MEDICAL CENTER
LARGO, MD 20774
Urology
1221 MERCANTILE LN, KAISER PERMANENTE DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY
LARGO, MD 20774
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1221 MERCANTILE LN
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774

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 Getachew Tefferra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Getachew Tefferra is 1770625907. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2007.

Where is Getachew Tefferra located?

Getachew Tefferra practices at 1221 Mercantile Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. The listed phone number is (301) 618-5500.

What is Getachew Tefferra's specialty?

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

Is Getachew Tefferra enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Getachew Tefferra 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Getachew Tefferra was last updated on December 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.