Merfake Semret, M.D.
NPI 1700093176 · Nephrology Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merfake Semret, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1700093176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700093176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 103805 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,259 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 515 | $93 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 480 | $16 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 288 | $336 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 181 | $75 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 132 | $68 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 118 | 45 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 108 | 42 |
| Furosemide | 88 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 87 | 41 |
| Carvedilol | 85 | 28 |
| Calcitriol | 69 | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 53 | 23 |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$425 across 22 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
- 2007-05-16
- Last updated
- 2009-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merfake Semret's NPI number?
- Merfake Semret's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700093176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merfake Semret's specialty?
- Merfake Semret is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merfake Semret located?
- Merfake Semret's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is Merfake Semret's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merfake Semret is (507) 284-2511.
- Does Merfake Semret accept Medicare?
- Merfake Semret is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merfake Semret's NPI active?
- Yes — Merfake Semret's NPI (1700093176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.