Ruth Getachew, M.D.
NPI 1215310750 · Family Medicine Physician · Harbor City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Getachew, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Harbor City, CA (NPI 1215310750).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215310750
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A145361 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 92 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 535 | 206 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 331 | 127 |
| Losartan Potassium | 202 | 78 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 171 | 74 |
| Omeprazole | 165 | 86 |
| Lisinopril | 160 | 60 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 1 record (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
- 2015-07-01
- Last updated
- 2021-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Getachew's NPI number?
- Ruth Getachew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215310750, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Getachew's specialty?
- Ruth Getachew is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruth Getachew located?
- Ruth Getachew's practice location on file with NPPES is 1403 Lomita Blvd Ste 100, Harbor City, CA 90710-2084.
- What is Ruth Getachew's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Getachew is (310) 534-7600.
- Does Ruth Getachew accept Medicare?
- Ruth Getachew is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Getachew's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Getachew's NPI (1215310750) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.