Selamawit Getachew
NPI 1215973656 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Columbia, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Selamawit Getachew is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, MD (NPI 1215973656).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215973656
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C0001215 (MD)
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
20 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
579 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Influenza Virus87400 | 92 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 83 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 67 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 50 | $105 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 48 | $41 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 37 | 35 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 25 | 25 |
| Methylprednisolone | 16 | 16 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 16 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 15 | 15 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 14 | 14 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-22
- Last updated
- 2008-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Selamawit Getachew's NPI number?
- Selamawit Getachew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215973656, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Selamawit Getachew's specialty?
- Selamawit Getachew is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Selamawit Getachew located?
- Selamawit Getachew's practice location on file with NPPES is 5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044-2912.
- What is Selamawit Getachew's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Selamawit Getachew is (410) 550-9720.
- Does Selamawit Getachew accept Medicare?
- Selamawit Getachew is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Selamawit Getachew's NPI active?
- Yes — Selamawit Getachew's NPI (1215973656) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.