Aregai Girmay, MD
NPI 1295731271 · Family Medicine Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Aregai Girmay, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1295731271).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295731271
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9701371 (NC)
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
20 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
42 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 23 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 19 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$10 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 99 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 340 | 72 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 293 | 75 |
| Gabapentin | 176 | 33 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 174 | 39 |
| Metformin Hcl | 163 | 41 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 153 | 30 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$361 across 18 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
- 2005-06-23
- Last updated
- 2025-11-11
- Certified
- 2025-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aregai Girmay's NPI number?
- Aregai Girmay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295731271, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Aregai Girmay's specialty?
- Aregai Girmay is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Aregai Girmay located?
- Aregai Girmay's practice location on file with NPPES is 991 W Hudson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052-6430.
- What is Aregai Girmay's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Aregai Girmay is (704) 853-5079.
- Does Aregai Girmay accept Medicare?
- Aregai Girmay is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Aregai Girmay's NPI active?
- Yes — Aregai Girmay's NPI (1295731271) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.