Tigist Gemechu, MD
NPI 1518469782 · Internal Medicine Physician · Staten Island, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tigist Gemechu, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Staten Island, NY (NPI 1518469782).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518469782
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T3282 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,661 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 | 972 | $113 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 329 | $108 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 295 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 51 | $164 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 14 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$164 (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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 47 | 29 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 44 | 23 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 44 | 43 |
| Potassium Chloride | 32 | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 29 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium | 29 | 22 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 2733 Cornet CtSilver Spring, MD 20904-6853
- 2733 Cornet CtSilver Spring, MD 20904-6853Phone: (240) 970-3628
- 855 N Westhaven DrOshkosh, WI 54904-7668Phone: (920) 303-8700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-05
- Last updated
- 2024-12-02
- Certified
- 2024-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tigist Gemechu's NPI number?
- Tigist Gemechu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518469782, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tigist Gemechu's specialty?
- Tigist Gemechu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tigist Gemechu located?
- Tigist Gemechu's practice location on file with NPPES is 355 Bard Ave Dept of, Staten Island, NY 10310-1664.
- What is Tigist Gemechu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tigist Gemechu is (718) 818-2419.
- Does Tigist Gemechu accept Medicare?
- Tigist Gemechu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tigist Gemechu's NPI active?
- Yes — Tigist Gemechu's NPI (1518469782) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.