DR. BETHEL GIRMA SHIFERAW M.D.
NPI 1821432113
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Waterbury, CT

Q: What is Bethel Shiferaw's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bethel Shiferaw is 1821432113. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2013.

Q: What is Bethel Shiferaw's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bethel Shiferaw was last updated on October 28, 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.

Active since April 17, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

56 FRANKLIN ST, WATERBURY, CT 06706(203) 709-6402 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Bethel Girma Shiferaw M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BETHEL GIRMA SHIFERAW M.D. (NPI 1821432113) is an individual infectious disease provider in Waterbury, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (60909) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in East Meadow, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821432113

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X

Provider Legal NameDR. BETHEL GIRMA SHIFERAWCredential: M.D.

Location Address56 FRANKLIN STWaterbury, CT 06706-1253

Mailing Address1010 Saint Paul St Apt 4mBaltimore, MD 21202-2655 · (571) 505-4640

Phone(203) 709-6402

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateApril 17, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 2021

NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2021

✔ NPI 1821432113 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RI0200X

License✔ Licensed in CT · 60909

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 ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

56 FRANKLIN ST, Waterbury, CT 06706

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12201 Hempstead Tpke, Nassau Health Care CorporationEast Meadow, NY 11554-1859 · Phone (516) 572-4835

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

Dr. Bethel Girma Shiferaw 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 ID9234423005

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180724004003

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 4

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.

195 services82 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.

72 services66 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

51 services20 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.

15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06706 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

$138.84 typical visit price

range $60.82 – $183.10

Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$106.68 typical visit price

range $19.76 – $149.26

Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)

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.

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