DR. SOFYA HELENA ASFAW M.D.
NPI 1861627234
Surgery - Trauma Surgery in Cleveland, OH
About Dr. Sofya Helena Asfaw M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. SOFYA HELENA ASFAW M.D. (NPI 1861627234) is an individual trauma surgery provider in Cleveland, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.098512) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, and is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine (2009).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
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
Dr. Sofya Helena Asfaw 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.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes
Hernia repair - groin (open)
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
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.
This service was performed 33 times for 15 patientsFollow-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.
This service was performed 27 times for 21 patientsFollow-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.
This service was performed 59 times for 33 patientsHernia repair in the groin area (open) is a surgical procedure to fix a bulge or protrusion, caused by internal tissues pushing through a weak spot in your abdominal wall. In this operation, a small incision is made in the groin area. The protruding tissue is then placed back into the abdomen, and the weakened area is reinforced with stitches or a mesh.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsFind Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Sofya Asfaw is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND CLINIC | 9500 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44195 | (216) 952-9829 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| HILLCREST HOSPITAL | 6780 MAYFIELD ROAD MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124 | (440) 312-4500 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1861627234, enumerated as an "individual" on May 28, 2009.
The provider is located at 9500 EUCLID AVE MAIL CODE A100 CLEVELAND, OH 44195 and the phone number is (313) 510-6212.
Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0127X and a focus in Trauma Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: CareSource, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Sofya Asfaw is affiliated with: CLEVELAND CLINIC and HILLCREST HOSPITAL.
