Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruth Tessema, MD

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

  • NPI 1891222899
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2041 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 200590001
(202) 306-3164
Additional location
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 212870005
(410) 955-5080
Mailing address
6201 Greenleigh Ave
Middle River, MD 212202004

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 19, 2024
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #D98429

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891222899. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $15.66

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$16

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
470
Patients
263
Total drug cost
$12,907
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 184 82 $2,720
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 122 103 $6,782
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 57 30 $1,359
Timolol Maleate Generic 25 11 $548
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 24 22 $370
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 20 0 $304
Ofloxacin Generic 15 15 $254
Olopatadine Hcl Generic 12 0 $243
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 11 0 $328

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ruth Tessema's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruth Tessema practices Ophthalmology Physician in Washington, DC.
Where does Dr. Ruth Tessema practice?
Dr. Ruth Tessema practices at 2041 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 200590001. Office phone: 2023063164.
What is Dr. Ruth Tessema's NPI?
Dr. Ruth Tessema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891222899, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruth Tessema accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Ruth Tessema does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.