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DR. BELAI DAMTEW MD
NPI 1831252956
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Cleveland, OH

Active since December 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
48.3/100
CMS Quality Rating
7255 OLD OAK BLVD, BLDG C, SUITE 302, CLEVELAND, OH 44130(440) 816-4394(440) 816-6755 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Belai Damtew Md NPPES

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

DR. BELAI DAMTEW MD (NPI 1831252956) is an individual infectious disease provider in Cleveland, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35-052033) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831252956
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. BELAI DAMTEWCredential: MD
Location Address7255 OLD OAK BLVD, BLDG C, SUITE 302Cleveland, OH 44130-3329
Mailing Address30701 Lorain Rd Ste ANorth Olmsted, OH 44070-6325 · (440) 274-5000 · Fax (440) 716-8608
Phone(440) 816-4394
Fax(440) 816-6755
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 2011
✔ NPI 1831252956 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35-052033
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.
7255 OLD OAK BLVD, Cleveland, OH 44130
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Other Identifiers 8

Other69548OH · Qualchoice
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified440003105OH · Railroad Medicare
Other1305865OH · United Healthcare
Medicare UPINA82761
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedDA0600209OH
Medicaid0666766OH
Medicaid3810003607WV
Other000000113874OH · Anthem

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Belai Damtew 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 ID2062515745
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070319000194
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Belai Damtew reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Infectious Disease Specialties Inc
0.1 mi
Infectious Disease
7255 OLD OAK BLVD BLDG C STE 302
Cleveland, OH 44130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861174393 (216) 402-8713

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.
1,811 services509 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.
1,089 services368 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.
473 services385 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.
359 services121 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.
289 services263 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.
227 services177 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Fairview Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360077
Location18101 Lorain AvenueCleveland, OH 44111 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Southwest General Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Middleburg Heights, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360155
Location18697 Bagley RoadMiddleburg Heights, OH 44130 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44130 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

48.3/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality69.18
Improvement Activities0
Cost52.09

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier12 claims21 services$6.70 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
3 suppliers72 claims72 services$60.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers67 claims67 services$27.77 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.

SURESH KUMAR MAHAJAN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
7255 OLD OAK BLVD, C101
CLEVELAND, OH 44130
Cuyahoga County (440) 816-2789
MARY K PALLOTTA CNP, MSN
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
7255 OLD OAK BLVD
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130
Cuyahoga County (440) 816-2525
MR. SUNIL C KANSAL MD
Internal Medicine
7255 OLD OAK BLVD, C 302
MIDDLEBURG HTS, OH 44130
Cuyahoga County (440) 243-1616
MR. DENNIS J CIGANY LPT
Physical Therapist
7255 OLD OAK BLVD, C405
MIDDLEBURG HTS, OH 44130
Cuyahoga County (440) 816-5380
OHIO CHEST PHYSICIANS LTD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
7255 OLD OAK BLVD
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130
Cuyahoga County (440) 826-3030
MR. KEVIN JOHN POWERS PT
Physical Therapist
7255 OLD OAK BLVD, C405
MIDDLEBURG HTS, OH 44130
Cuyahoga County (440) 816-5380
TRILOK SHARMA MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
7255 OLD OAK BLVD, C208
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130
Cuyahoga County (440) 816-2708
KIMBERLY KRAUS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7255 OLD OAK BLVD, SUITE C 112
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130
Cuyahoga County (440) 816-5333

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 Belai Damtew's NPI number?

The NPI number for Belai Damtew is 1831252956. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006.

Where is Belai Damtew located?

Belai Damtew practices at 7255 Old Oak Blvd Bldg C, Suite 302, Cleveland, OH 44130. The listed phone number is (440) 816-4394.

What is Belai Damtew's specialty?

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

Is Belai Damtew enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Belai Damtew 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 organization bills Medicare for Belai Damtew's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Belai Damtew reassigns Medicare benefits to Infectious Disease Specialties Inc (Cleveland, OH). The 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 Belai Damtew's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Belai Damtew accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 2 other insurers list Belai Damtew 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 Belai Damtew affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Belai Damtew is affiliated with Fairview Hospital and Southwest General Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Belai Damtew was last updated on November 1, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.