Girma Tefera, MD
NPI 1144429127 · Internal Medicine Physician · Alexandria, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Girma Tefera, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Alexandria, VA (NPI 1144429127).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144429127
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101241655 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
713 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 50 Minutes99233 | 469 | $126 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 124 | $183 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 74 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $142 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 22 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $123–$183 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 42 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 28 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 20 | 12 |
| Lisinopril | 19 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 18 | — |
| Sitagliptin Phosphate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-11
- Last updated
- 2023-03-01
- Certified
- 2023-03-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Girma Tefera's NPI number?
- Girma Tefera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144429127, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Girma Tefera's specialty?
- Girma Tefera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Girma Tefera located?
- Girma Tefera's practice location on file with NPPES is 50 S Pickett St Ste 221, Alexandria, VA 22304-7206.
- What is Girma Tefera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Girma Tefera is (703) 823-4000.
- Does Girma Tefera accept Medicare?
- Girma Tefera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Girma Tefera's NPI active?
- Yes — Girma Tefera's NPI (1144429127) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.