Menilik Asfaw, MD
NPI 1972093953 · Hospitalist Physician · Puyallup, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Menilik Asfaw, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Puyallup, WA (NPI 1972093953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972093953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD61408033 (WA)
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,002 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 511 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 229 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 168 | $112 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 52 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 42 | $48 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$115 (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 | 39 | 33 |
| Cefdinir | 30 | 30 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 27 | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 24 | 24 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 21 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 across 2 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 (1)
- 1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405-4933Phone: (253) 426-6341Fax: (253) 426-6344
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-15
- Last updated
- 2025-06-04
- Certified
- 2025-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Menilik Asfaw's NPI number?
- Menilik Asfaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972093953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Menilik Asfaw's specialty?
- Menilik Asfaw is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Menilik Asfaw located?
- Menilik Asfaw's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 15th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98372-3715.
- What is Menilik Asfaw's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Menilik Asfaw is (253) 697-4000.
- Does Menilik Asfaw accept Medicare?
- Menilik Asfaw is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Menilik Asfaw's NPI active?
- Yes — Menilik Asfaw's NPI (1972093953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.