Hiwot Desta, MD
NPI 1558321091 · Gastroenterology Physician · Lansdowne, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hiwot Desta, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Lansdowne, VA (NPI 1558321091).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558321091
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101236951 (VA)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
183 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 80 | $147 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 50 | $88 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 32 | $241 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 21 | $97 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $88–$241 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 31 | 11 |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 25 | — |
| Famotidine | 17 | — |
| Baclofen | 14 | — |
| Colesevelam Hcl | 13 | — |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 12 | 12 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$303 across 19 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 (2)
- 24430 Stone Springs Blvd Ste 250Dulles, VA 20166-2268Phone: (703) 723-3670
- 19455 Deerfield Ave Ste 205Lansdowne, VA 20176-8102Phone: (703) 723-3670
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-27
- Last updated
- 2026-02-05
- Certified
- 2026-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hiwot Desta's NPI number?
- Hiwot Desta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558321091, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hiwot Desta's specialty?
- Hiwot Desta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hiwot Desta located?
- Hiwot Desta's practice location on file with NPPES is 19455 Deerfield Ave Ste 201, Lansdowne, VA 20176-8102.
- What is Hiwot Desta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hiwot Desta is (703) 723-3670.
- Does Hiwot Desta accept Medicare?
- Hiwot Desta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hiwot Desta's NPI active?
- Yes — Hiwot Desta's NPI (1558321091) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.