Tizita Tessema, NURSE PRACTITIONER
NPI 1528612397 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tizita Tessema, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1528612397).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528612397
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NURSE PRACTITIONER
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- RN1012448 (DC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
312 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 | 111 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 77 | $113 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 30 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 22 | $153 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 20 | $14 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 46 | 21 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 33 | 11 |
| Metformin Hcl | 31 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | 15 |
| Lisinopril | 21 | 12 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$192 across 9 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
- 2019-07-30
- Last updated
- 2019-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tizita Tessema's NPI number?
- Tizita Tessema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528612397, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tizita Tessema's specialty?
- Tizita Tessema is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tizita Tessema located?
- Tizita Tessema's practice location on file with NPPES is 2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037-3201.
- What is Tizita Tessema's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tizita Tessema is (202) 741-2191.
- Does Tizita Tessema accept Medicare?
- Tizita Tessema is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tizita Tessema's NPI active?
- Yes — Tizita Tessema's NPI (1528612397) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.