Melesse Waje, M.D.
NPI 1790138451 · Hospitalist Physician · Allentown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melesse Waje, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Allentown, PA (NPI 1790138451).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790138451
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 92575 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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 tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
796 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 310 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 221 | $115 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 151 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 82 | $169 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 32 | $208 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$208 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 52 | 47 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 26 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 24 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 20 | 18 |
| Furosemide | 20 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 1199 Prince AveAthens, GA 30606-2797Phone: (706) 475-5076
- 1255 Highway 54 WFayetteville, GA 30214-4526Phone: (404) 367-3014
- 1227 E Rusholme StDavenport, IA 52803-2459Phone: (563) 421-6503
- 200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009Phone: (319) 356-4019Fax: (319) 353-8073
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-18
- Last updated
- 2025-09-08
- Certified
- 2025-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melesse Waje's NPI number?
- Melesse Waje's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790138451, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melesse Waje's specialty?
- Melesse Waje is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melesse Waje located?
- Melesse Waje's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103-6202.
- What is Melesse Waje's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melesse Waje is (610) 402-5369.
- Does Melesse Waje accept Medicare?
- Melesse Waje is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melesse Waje's NPI active?
- Yes — Melesse Waje's NPI (1790138451) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.