Metty Dessalegn
NPI 1659807113 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Metty Dessalegn is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1659807113).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659807113
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U6468 (TX)
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
9 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
846 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 209 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 197 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 180 | $46 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 158 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 70 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 26 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | 18 |
| Levofloxacin | 23 | 23 |
| Prednisone | 20 | 19 |
| Potassium Chloride | 14 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 13 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$143 across 7 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
- 2017-05-03
- Last updated
- 2025-11-04
- Certified
- 2025-11-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Metty Dessalegn's NPI number?
- Metty Dessalegn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659807113, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Metty Dessalegn's specialty?
- Metty Dessalegn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Metty Dessalegn located?
- Metty Dessalegn's practice location on file with NPPES is 12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082-2408.
- What is Metty Dessalegn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Metty Dessalegn is (281) 558-3444.
- Does Metty Dessalegn accept Medicare?
- Metty Dessalegn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Metty Dessalegn's NPI active?
- Yes — Metty Dessalegn's NPI (1659807113) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.