Bahiru Mekete, MD
NPI 1245498781 · Hospitalist Physician · Chickasha, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bahiru Mekete, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Chickasha, OK (NPI 1245498781).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245498781
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27293 (OK)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,096 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 | 280 | $76 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 207 | $110 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 177 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 158 | $48 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 145 | $126 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 34 | 33 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 33 | 17 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 29 |
| Furosemide | 27 | 18 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 26 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 24 |
| Lisinopril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-31
- Last updated
- 2016-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bahiru Mekete's NPI number?
- Bahiru Mekete's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245498781, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bahiru Mekete's specialty?
- Bahiru Mekete is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bahiru Mekete located?
- Bahiru Mekete's practice location on file with NPPES is 2220 W Iowa Ave, Chickasha, OK 73018-2738.
- What is Bahiru Mekete's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bahiru Mekete is (405) 779-2721.
- Does Bahiru Mekete accept Medicare?
- Bahiru Mekete is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bahiru Mekete's NPI active?
- Yes — Bahiru Mekete's NPI (1245498781) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.