Yeneneh Desta, MD
NPI 1447408562 · Infectious Disease Physician · Lakeland, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yeneneh Desta, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Lakeland, FL (NPI 1447408562).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447408562
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME109103 (FL)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,379 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 462 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 423 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 301 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 273 | $88 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 240 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methenamine Hippurate | 203 | 81 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 104 | 12 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 83 | 27 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | 50 | 13 |
| Fluconazole | 50 | 25 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 42 | 15 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$606 across 12 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2125 Illinois AveFt Myers, FL 33901-3505Phone: (239) 210-9980Fax: (239) 337-7549
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-09-03
- Last updated
- 2023-03-16
- Certified
- 2023-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yeneneh Desta's NPI number?
- Yeneneh Desta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447408562, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yeneneh Desta's specialty?
- Yeneneh Desta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yeneneh Desta located?
- Yeneneh Desta's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805-3065.
- What is Yeneneh Desta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yeneneh Desta is (863) 680-7190.
- Does Yeneneh Desta accept Medicare?
- Yeneneh Desta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yeneneh Desta's NPI active?
- Yes — Yeneneh Desta's NPI (1447408562) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.