Azanaw Tassew, MD
NPI 1053579227 · Internal Medicine Physician · Rochester, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Azanaw Tassew, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Rochester, NY (NPI 1053579227).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053579227
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01012474 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,207 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 304 | $70 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 273 | $70 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 269 | $102 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 190 | $102 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 83 | $172 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 143 | 14 |
| Torsemide | 121 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 108 | 16 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 102 | 17 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 76 | — |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 70 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1970 Roanoke BlvdSalem, VA 24153-6404Phone: (540) 982-2463Fax: (540) 983-1028
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-23
- Last updated
- 2023-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Azanaw Tassew's NPI number?
- Azanaw Tassew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053579227, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Azanaw Tassew's specialty?
- Azanaw Tassew is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Azanaw Tassew located?
- Azanaw Tassew's practice location on file with NPPES is 2021 Winton Rd S, Rochester, NY 14618-3957.
- What is Azanaw Tassew's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Azanaw Tassew is (585) 784-6400.
- Does Azanaw Tassew accept Medicare?
- Azanaw Tassew is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Azanaw Tassew's NPI active?
- Yes — Azanaw Tassew's NPI (1053579227) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.