Melaku Birhanie, M.D
NPI 1134411879 · Hospitalist Physician · Oceanside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melaku Birhanie, M.D is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Oceanside, CA (NPI 1134411879).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134411879
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A122966 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
673 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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 307 | $80 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 103 | $120 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 97 | $118 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 63 | $177 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 62 | $133 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 17 | 16 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 16 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 12 | 11 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 12 | — |
| Prednisone | 11 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-05-13
- Last updated
- 2015-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melaku Birhanie's NPI number?
- Melaku Birhanie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134411879, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melaku Birhanie's specialty?
- Melaku Birhanie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melaku Birhanie located?
- Melaku Birhanie's practice location on file with NPPES is 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056-4506.
- What is Melaku Birhanie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melaku Birhanie is (760) 966-2499.
- Does Melaku Birhanie accept Medicare?
- Melaku Birhanie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melaku Birhanie's NPI active?
- Yes — Melaku Birhanie's NPI (1134411879) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.