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DR. FITHUN LULSEGED ZEKARIAS MD
NPI 1881920627
Hospitalist in Dyer, IN

Active since October 29, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
24 JOLIET ST, DYER, IN 46311(219) 852-1524(219) 933-2288 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2023, Apr 22, 2022, Feb 8, 2022 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Fithun Lulseged Zekarias Md NPPES

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

DR. FITHUN LULSEGED ZEKARIAS MD (NPI 1881920627) is an individual hospitalist provider in Dyer, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01068138A) and active in the NPI registry since October 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Franciscan Health Dyer, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881920627
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FITHUN LULSEGED ZEKARIASCredential: MD
Location Address24 JOLIET STDyer, IN 46311-1705
Mailing AddressPo Box 781076Detroit, MI 48278-1076 · (317) 528-4800 · Fax (317) 865-1479
Phone(219) 852-1524
Fax(219) 933-2288
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 29, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1881920627 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 01068138A✔ Licensed in IL · 036.124052
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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 036124052 (IL), 036.124052 (IL), 01068138A (IN)
24 JOLIET ST, Dyer, IN 46311
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1701 Superior AveMunster, IN 46321-4037 · Phone (219) 924-1300
Location 220201 Crawford AveOlympia Fields, IL 60461-1010 · Phone (844) 740-4445

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200987960IN

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, 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. Fithun Lulseged Zekarias 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 ID8729112024
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100820000970
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 8

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 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.
392 services172 patients
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.
236 services113 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.
138 services134 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.
102 services101 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.
42 services41 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.
21 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Franciscan Health Dyer

Acute Care Hospitals · Dyer, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150090
Location24 Joliet StDyer, IN 46311 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150125
Location901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Munster

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150165
Location701 Superior AveMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46311 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
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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 suppliers15 claims15 services$26.85 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
4 suppliers27 claims27 services$63.25 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.

FRED ANTHONY LEPORE JR.
Emergency Medicine
24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
Lake County (708) 895-9385
FRANCISCAN PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL, LLC
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
24 JOLIET ST, SUITE 101
DYER, IN 46311
Lake County (219) 864-2059
GAIL LYNN NORTON-HALE LMFT,LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
Lake County (219) 322-5747
DR. BRIAN P JULA PSYD
Psychologist (Clinical)
24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
Lake County (219) 322-5747
JEANNIE BORAM UR MD
Hospitalist
24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
Lake County (219) 852-1524
CHRISTOPHER FRANCIS SHAHZAAD M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
Lake County (219) 322-5747
ESHWAR NAGRAJ MURTHY
Hospitalist
24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
Lake County (219) 852-1524
KYSE OSSAMA ZORUB
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
Lake County (708) 307-5098

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 Fithun Zekarias's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fithun Zekarias is 1881920627. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 29, 2009.

Where is Fithun Zekarias located?

Fithun Zekarias practices at 24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN 46311. The listed phone number is (219) 852-1524.

What is Fithun Zekarias's specialty?

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

Is Fithun Zekarias enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fithun Zekarias 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 Fithun Zekarias accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and CareSource list Fithun Zekarias 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 Fithun Zekarias affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fithun Zekarias is affiliated with Franciscan Health Dyer, Community Hospital and Franciscan Health Munster.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fithun Zekarias was last updated on April 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.