Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Aklilu Zerihun, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Washington, DC

  • NPI 1689092579
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2041 Georgia Ave Nw, Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC 200600001
(202) 865-6691
Mailing address
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Washington, DC 200373201

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 5, 2018
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
District of Columbia #MD045335

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689092579. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,192
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$121,793
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 440 257 $116
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 423 242 $77
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 261 247 $111
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 44 44 $169
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 24 24 $74

In context: peer comparison

Among 219 peers in Washington Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 102. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$63
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) 1 $28.38
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $17.65
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $17.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$63

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
120
Patients
117
Total drug cost
$745
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 31 30 $377
Prednisone Generic 24 22 $71
Furosemide Generic 16 16 $49
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 13 13 $67
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 13 13 $80
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 12 $27
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 11 11 $73

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Aklilu Zerihun's medical specialty?
Dr. Aklilu Zerihun practices Internal Medicine Physician in Washington, DC.
Where does Dr. Aklilu Zerihun practice?
Dr. Aklilu Zerihun practices at 2041 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 200600001. Office phone: 2028656691.
What is Dr. Aklilu Zerihun's NPI?
Dr. Aklilu Zerihun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689092579, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Aklilu Zerihun accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Aklilu Zerihun accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Aklilu Zerihun commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.