Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mekedim Bekele, MD

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Critical Care (Intensivists)) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Cumming, GA

  • NPI 1538541990
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 Northside Forsyth Dr
Cumming, GA 300417659
(770) 844-3200
fax (770) 844-3655
Mailing address
1624 Rivergreen Bnd Se
Atlanta, GA 303398546

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 2, 2020
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0200X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Georgia #00000 · Georgia #007687

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538541990. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
125
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$16,886
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 51 50 $209
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 22 22 $82
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 20 20 $81
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 16 15 $134
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 16 15 $41

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$116
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc 1 $116.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$116

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Mekedim Bekele's medical specialty?
Dr. Mekedim Bekele practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Cumming, GA.
Where does Dr. Mekedim Bekele practice?
Dr. Mekedim Bekele practices at 1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, Cumming, GA 300417659. Office phone: 7708443200.
What is Dr. Mekedim Bekele's NPI?
Dr. Mekedim Bekele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538541990, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mekedim Bekele accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mekedim Bekele accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mekedim Bekele commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (HCPCS 36556). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.