EPHREM MELESE M.D.
NPI 1902339724
Hospitalist in Humble, TX
About Ephrem Melese M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
EPHREM MELESE M.D. (NPI 1902339724) is an individual hospitalist provider in Humble, Texas, licensed in Texas (S5988) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2002).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Ephrem Melese 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Ephrem Melese reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Humble, TX 77338
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group
Fulshear, TX 77441
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 1,235 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dallas, TX 75231
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 1,208 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 5
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Humble, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77338 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Ephrem Melese's NPI number?
The NPI number for Ephrem Melese is 1902339724. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2017.
Where is Ephrem Melese located?
Ephrem Melese practices at 18951 N Memorial Dr Ste 103W, Humble, TX 77338. The listed phone number is (281) 540-7700.
What is Ephrem Melese's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.
Is Ephrem Melese enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Ephrem Melese 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 organizations bill Medicare for Ephrem Melese's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ephrem Melese reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC (Humble, TX), Memorial Hermann Medical Group (Fulshear, TX) and Cogent Healthcare Of Texas, PA (Dallas, TX). Each 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 Ephrem Melese's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Ephrem Melese accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Ephrem Melese 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 Ephrem Melese affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Ephrem Melese is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Ephrem Melese was last updated on June 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.
# Ephrem Melese, M.D. · NPI 1902339724
Hospitalist physician in Humble, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 8, 2017.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1902339724 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 8, 2017
- **Primary specialty:** Hospitalist · taxonomy 208M00000X
- **State license:** S5988 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W, Humble, TX 77338-4217
- **Phone:** (281) 540-7700
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC (NPI 1629307095, Humble, TX); Memorial Hermann Medical Group (NPI 1003985102, Fulshear, TX); Cogent Healthcare Of Texas, PA (NPI 1992722953, Dallas, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2002
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 27, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1902339724) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.