Taddese Desta, M.D.
NPI 1346326246 · Gastroenterology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Taddese Desta, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1346326246).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346326246
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A49164 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
472 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 77 | $129 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 73 | $177 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 72 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 56 | $137 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 55 | $185 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 103 | 39 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 96 | 28 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 92 | 89 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 76 | 74 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 68 | 67 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 58 | 57 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$775 across 43 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
- 2006-10-31
- Last updated
- 2020-12-22
- Certified
- 2020-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taddese Desta's NPI number?
- Taddese Desta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346326246, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Taddese Desta's specialty?
- Taddese Desta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Taddese Desta located?
- Taddese Desta's practice location on file with NPPES is 292 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114-3643.
- What is Taddese Desta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Taddese Desta is (619) 266-3332.
- Does Taddese Desta accept Medicare?
- Taddese Desta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Taddese Desta's NPI active?
- Yes — Taddese Desta's NPI (1346326246) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.