Dejene Abetew, MD
NPI 1316631450 · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Tacoma, WA
Dejene Abetew, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1316631450).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316631450
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MDCE.ML.61438135 (WA)
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
3 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
1,363 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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 424 | $115 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 311 | $115 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 184 | $80 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 101 | $192 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 101 | $79 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 115 | 69 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 82 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 75 | 49 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 69 | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 69 | 43 |
| Furosemide | 63 | 47 |
| Potassium Chloride | 61 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-06-02
- Last updated
- 2025-08-06
- Certified
- 2025-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dejene Abetew's NPI number?
- Dejene Abetew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316631450, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dejene Abetew's specialty?
- Dejene Abetew is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dejene Abetew located?
- Dejene Abetew's practice location on file with NPPES is 3020 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409-3317.
- What is Dejene Abetew's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dejene Abetew is (253) 844-4327.
- Is Dejene Abetew's NPI active?
- Yes — Dejene Abetew's NPI (1316631450) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.