Azeb Telahun, MD
NPI 1487746228 · Ophthalmology Physician · Clinton, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Azeb Telahun, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Clinton, MD (NPI 1487746228).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487746228
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0048069 (MD)
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
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
4,481 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,155 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 967 | $142 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 613 | $40 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 382 | $41 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 380 | $72 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 249 | $45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 519 | 337 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 493 | 331 |
| Latanoprost | 486 | 167 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 468 | 322 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 138 | 54 |
| Timolol Maleate | 103 | 39 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 86 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,038 across 37 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
- 2006-09-29
- Last updated
- 2021-05-13
- Certified
- 2021-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Azeb Telahun's NPI number?
- Azeb Telahun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487746228, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Azeb Telahun's specialty?
- Azeb Telahun is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Azeb Telahun located?
- Azeb Telahun's practice location on file with NPPES is 9131 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735-2508.
- What is Azeb Telahun's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Azeb Telahun is (301) 868-6700.
- Does Azeb Telahun accept Medicare?
- Azeb Telahun is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Azeb Telahun's NPI active?
- Yes — Azeb Telahun's NPI (1487746228) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.