DR. MENILIK MERID ASFAW MD
NPI 1972093953
Hospitalist in Puyallup, WA

NPI Status: Active since May 15, 2018

Contact Information

401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA
ZIP 98372
Phone: (253) 697-4000

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 28
  • Hospitalist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MENILIK ASFAW

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Menilik Asfaw, a provider established in Puyallup, Washington with a medical specialization in Hospitalist and more than 28 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972093953 assigned on May 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208M00000X with license number MD61408033 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1972093953
Provider Name
DR. MENILIK MERID ASFAW MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
401 15TH AVE SE PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Location Phone
(253) 697-4000
Mailing Address
401 15TH AVE SE PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Mailing Phone
(253) 697-4000
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1998
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-15-2018
Last Update Date
06-04-2025
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Secondary Locations

  • 1717 S J St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    (253) 426-6341

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Hospitalist

Taxonomy Code
208M00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD61408033
License State
WA
Taxonomy Description
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

MD61408033 (WA)
2208M00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalist

62640 (TN)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
2236202MEDICAID (05)WA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Menilik Asfaw is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Menilik Asfaw is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 42613754

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20230310001524

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    5 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 25 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    4 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 25 Services Paid

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.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

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.

This service was performed 882 times for 319 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

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.

This service was performed 49 times for 29 patients

Follow-up observation care per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up observation care is a daily service where your health progress is monitored for about 25 minutes. It's a routine check to ensure your treatment is effective and to adjust if necessary. It's a crucial part of your healthcare journey.

This service was performed 69 times for 48 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

This service was performed 137 times for 134 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes

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.

This service was performed 55 times for 54 patients

Hospital observation care on day of discharge

Hospital observation care on the day of discharge involves monitoring your health status to ensure stability before you leave. This includes assessing vital signs, response to treatment, and readiness for home care or rehabilitation.

This service was performed 48 times for 47 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

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.

This service was performed 39 times for 39 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

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.

This service was performed 48 times for 48 patients

Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes

This service involves a healthcare professional closely monitoring your health condition during your hospital stay. It typically lasts for about 70 minutes each day. This helps in timely detection of any changes in your health, allowing for immediate response and treatment.

This service was performed 38 times for 38 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $32.74 for a new patient copayment and $25.19 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 98372 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $130.99
  • Minimum New Patient Price $57.27
  • Maximum New Patient Price $172.8
  • Average New Patient Copayment $32.74
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.31
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.2

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $100.78
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.56
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $141.11
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $25.19
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.64
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.27

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find 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. Menilik Asfaw is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
MULTICARE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL401 15TH AVENUE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
(253) 697-2102Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1972093953, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
3
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 3 → 6 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 0 + 9 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 67

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1972093953.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Social Worker (Clinical)
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Physical Therapist
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Physical Therapist
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Physical Therapy Assistant
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Physical Therapist
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Pharmacist
401 15TH AVE SE, MS: 401-VB-RX
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Emergency Medicine
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Physical Therapist
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Hospitalist
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Clinical Neuropsychologist
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Physical Therapist
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Psychologist (Clinical)
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Speech-Language Pathologist
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Emergency Medicine
401 15TH AVE SE, MT. RAINIER EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Counselor (Mental Health)
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Occupational Therapy Assistant
401 15TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972093953, enumerated as an "individual" on May 15, 2018.

The provider is located at 401 15TH AVE SE PUYALLUP, WA 98372 and the phone number is (253) 697-4000.

Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Menilik Asfaw is affiliated with: MULTICARE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL.