Getachew Tefferra, M.D
NPI 1770625907 · Internal Medicine Physician · Upper Marlboro, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Getachew Tefferra, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Upper Marlboro, MD (NPI 1770625907).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770625907
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0057218 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
18 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 18 | $181 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $181–$181 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 91 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 950 | 329 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 669 | 224 |
| Losartan Potassium | 315 | 104 |
| Lisinopril | 286 | 94 |
| Metformin Hcl | 258 | 89 |
| Glipizide | 222 | 76 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-13
- Last updated
- 2021-12-29
- Certified
- 2021-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Getachew Tefferra's NPI number?
- Getachew Tefferra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770625907, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Getachew Tefferra's specialty?
- Getachew Tefferra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Getachew Tefferra located?
- Getachew Tefferra's practice location on file with NPPES is 1221 Mercantile Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-5374.
- What is Getachew Tefferra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Getachew Tefferra is (301) 618-5500.
- Does Getachew Tefferra accept Medicare?
- Getachew Tefferra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Getachew Tefferra's NPI active?
- Yes — Getachew Tefferra's NPI (1770625907) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.