Messeret Assefa, PA-C
NPI 1720178890 · Medical Physician Assistant · Bellflower, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Messeret Assefa, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Bellflower, CA (NPI 1720178890).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720178890
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA13102 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
3 documented practice locations
- 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 50 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium | 47 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 22 | 15 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 17 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 14 | — |
| Ketoconazole | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 across 4 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)
- 8540 Alondra Blvd Ste B2Paramount, CA 90723-5200Phone: (562) 602-2508Fax: (562) 602-2382
- 301 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701-4852Phone: (714) 547-6641Fax: (714) 541-8161
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-13
- Last updated
- 2024-09-04
- Certified
- 2024-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Messeret Assefa's NPI number?
- Messeret Assefa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720178890, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Messeret Assefa's specialty?
- Messeret Assefa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Messeret Assefa located?
- Messeret Assefa's practice location on file with NPPES is 8800 Alondra Blvd Ste C, Bellflower, CA 90706-4355.
- What is Messeret Assefa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Messeret Assefa is (562) 602-2508.
- Does Messeret Assefa accept Medicare?
- Messeret Assefa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Messeret Assefa's NPI active?
- Yes — Messeret Assefa's NPI (1720178890) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.