Fitsum Alemu, PMHNP
NPI 1255051306 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · West Orange, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fitsum Alemu, PMHNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in West Orange, NJ (NPI 1255051306).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255051306
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26NJ01319300 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 233 | 36 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 136 | 25 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 134 | 29 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 83 | 15 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 64 | 12 |
| Mirtazapine | 57 | 12 |
| Risperidone | 53 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$566 across 36 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
- 2022-08-30
- Last updated
- 2022-08-30
- Certified
- 2022-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fitsum Alemu's NPI number?
- Fitsum Alemu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255051306, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fitsum Alemu's specialty?
- Fitsum Alemu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Fitsum Alemu located?
- Fitsum Alemu's practice location on file with NPPES is 7 Tenney Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052-1315.
- What is Fitsum Alemu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fitsum Alemu is (973) 518-2517.
- Does Fitsum Alemu accept Medicare?
- Fitsum Alemu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fitsum Alemu's NPI active?
- Yes — Fitsum Alemu's NPI (1255051306) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.