Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alpha Tessema, Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Washington, DC

  • NPI 1235882176
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 5 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4414 Benning RD Ne
Washington, DC 200194555
(202) 469-4699
Mailing address
25 Catoctin CT
Silver Spring, MD 209062003

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2022 — 4 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 30, 2022
Year of graduation
2021 — 5 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
District of Columbia #NP200004895

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235882176. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
23
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$74
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 23 16 $3

In context: peer comparison

Among 92 peers in Washington Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 75. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
606
Patients
242
Total drug cost
$23,800
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 112 49 $766
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 109 36 $990
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 48 21 $1,395
Lisinopril Generic 45 18 $422
Metformin Hcl Generic 39 12 $261
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 34 17 $1,389
Losartan Potassium Generic 34 17 $555
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 30 16 $129
Gabapentin Generic 29 14 $186
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 26 14 $356

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alpha Tessema's medical specialty?
Dr. Alpha Tessema practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Washington, DC.
Where does Dr. Alpha Tessema practice?
Dr. Alpha Tessema practices at 4414 Benning RD Ne, Washington, DC 200194555. Office phone: 2024694699.
What is Dr. Alpha Tessema's NPI?
Dr. Alpha Tessema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235882176, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alpha Tessema accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alpha Tessema accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alpha Tessema commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (HCPCS 82962). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.