Ashenafi Waktola, M.D.
NPI 1568491389 · Internal Medicine Physician · Silver Spring, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashenafi Waktola, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Silver Spring, MD (NPI 1568491389).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568491389
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D0052706 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 83 | 37 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 62 | 28 |
| Metformin Hcl | 52 | 31 |
| Losartan Potassium | 37 | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 31 | 16 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 23 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-02
- Last updated
- 2013-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashenafi Waktola's NPI number?
- Ashenafi Waktola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568491389, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashenafi Waktola's specialty?
- Ashenafi Waktola is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashenafi Waktola located?
- Ashenafi Waktola's practice location on file with NPPES is 8115 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4700.
- What is Ashenafi Waktola's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashenafi Waktola is (301) 920-0721.
- Does Ashenafi Waktola accept Medicare?
- Ashenafi Waktola is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashenafi Waktola's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashenafi Waktola's NPI (1568491389) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.