Shimellis Alemayehu, MD
NPI 1790883288 · Neurology Physician · Lanham, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shimellis Alemayehu, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Lanham, MD (NPI 1790883288).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790883288
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D40535 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
597 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 150 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $98 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 69 | $125 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Asleep95819 | 68 | $60 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), 61-84 Hours With Health Care Professional Review and Report95723 | 53 | $271 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Asleep95819 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 59 | 23 |
| Lacosamide | 39 | 11 |
| Brivaracetambrand: Briviact | 36 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 27 | 11 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 22 | — |
| Levetiracetam | 21 | — |
| Clonazepam | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$287 across 28 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
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2026-05-26
- Certified
- 2026-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shimellis Alemayehu's NPI number?
- Shimellis Alemayehu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790883288, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shimellis Alemayehu's specialty?
- Shimellis Alemayehu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shimellis Alemayehu located?
- Shimellis Alemayehu's practice location on file with NPPES is 9841 Greenbelt Rd Ste 206, Lanham, MD 20706-6270.
- What is Shimellis Alemayehu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shimellis Alemayehu is (301) 552-0008.
- Does Shimellis Alemayehu accept Medicare?
- Shimellis Alemayehu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shimellis Alemayehu's NPI active?
- Yes — Shimellis Alemayehu's NPI (1790883288) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.