Mekasha Getachew, MD
NPI 1619988847 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Kalamazoo, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mekasha Getachew, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Kalamazoo, MI (NPI 1619988847).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619988847
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.084975 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,098 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 300 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 140 | $10 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 98 | $12 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 57 | $8 |
| Review By Radiologist of Ct Guidance for Needle Placement77012 | 56 | $66 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 54 | $10 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$362 across 3 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)
- 155 E. Brush Hill Rd.Department of RadiologyElmhurst, IL 60126-5658Phone: (331) 221-5420Fax: (331) 221-3701
- Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195-0001Phone: (843) 617-5428
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-11
- Last updated
- 2025-07-22
- Certified
- 2025-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mekasha Getachew's NPI number?
- Mekasha Getachew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619988847, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mekasha Getachew's specialty?
- Mekasha Getachew is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mekasha Getachew located?
- Mekasha Getachew's practice location on file with NPPES is 1429 Spruce Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-2258.
- What is Mekasha Getachew's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mekasha Getachew is (436) 175-4288.
- Does Mekasha Getachew accept Medicare?
- Mekasha Getachew is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mekasha Getachew's NPI active?
- Yes — Mekasha Getachew's NPI (1619988847) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.