DR. MENGESHA TESSEFI KEELEN DNP
NPI 1942915939
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Austin, TX

Active since January 16, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110, AUSTIN, TX 78759(877) 279-5960 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 7, 2026, Dec 30, 2025, Dec 11, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Mengesha Tessefi Keelen Dnp NPPES

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

DR. MENGESHA TESSEFI KEELEN DNP (NPI 1942915939) is an individual gerontology provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in North Carolina (5021870) and active in the NPI registry since January 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942915939
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LG0600X
Provider Legal NameDR. MENGESHA TESSEFI KEELENCredential: DNP
Location Address8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110Austin, TX 78759-7203
Mailing AddressPo Box 8528Rocky Mount, NC 27804-1528 · (504) 782-3047
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1942915939 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · GerontologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LG0600X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5021870
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Primary CareTaxonomy 363LP2300X · License 5021870 (NC)
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110, Austin, TX 78759

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

Dr. Mengesha Tessefi Keelen Dnp 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 ID8820594195
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251005000242
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Mengesha Keelen reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
4055 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 700
Dallas, TX 75244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 728 clinicians in this Medicare group
Geriatric Medicine
220 13TH AVENUE PL NW
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
5306 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 105
Durham, NC 27713
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 338 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
5306 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 105
Durham, NC 27713
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 365 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78759 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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 16

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Internal Medicine
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Nurse Practitioner
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Internal Medicine
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Physician Assistant
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110
AUSTIN, TX 78759

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 Mengesha Keelen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mengesha Keelen is 1942915939. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2023.

Where is Mengesha Keelen located?

Mengesha Keelen practices at 8911 N Capital Of Texas Hwy Ste 1110, Austin, TX 78759. The listed phone number is (877) 279-5960.

What is Mengesha Keelen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Gerontology, with taxonomy code 363LG0600X.

Is Mengesha Keelen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mengesha Keelen 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 Mengesha Keelen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mengesha Keelen reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC (Dallas, TX), Geriatric Consultants PLLC (Hickory, NC), Curana Health Of North Carolina PLLC (Durham, NC) and Physicians Eldercare PA (Durham, NC). 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 Mengesha Keelen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Mengesha Keelen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Mengesha Keelen 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mengesha Keelen was last updated on May 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.