Dereje Desta, MD
NPI 1427289321 · Hospitalist Physician · Humble, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dereje Desta, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Humble, TX (NPI 1427289321).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427289321
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2017000620 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
16 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
521 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 50 Minutes99233 | 268 | $113 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 108 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 62 | $167 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 47 | $79 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 36 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$167 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 22 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 22 | 22 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 | 17 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | 17 |
| Furosemide | 16 | 15 |
| Carvedilol | 14 | 14 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-27
- Last updated
- 2024-09-16
- Certified
- 2024-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dereje Desta's NPI number?
- Dereje Desta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427289321, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dereje Desta's specialty?
- Dereje Desta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dereje Desta located?
- Dereje Desta's practice location on file with NPPES is 18951 N Memorial Dr, Humble, TX 77338-4217.
- What is Dereje Desta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dereje Desta is (281) 540-7700.
- Does Dereje Desta accept Medicare?
- Dereje Desta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dereje Desta's NPI active?
- Yes — Dereje Desta's NPI (1427289321) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.